French bishops discuss abuse report, archbishop's resignation with Pope (CNS)

Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris, whose resignation was accepted by Pope Francis, has denied reports of a romantic relationship with a woman.

Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of the bishops’ conference, said that the Pope has agreed “in principle” to meet with members of the independent commission that recently published a report on the abuse of minors in French Catholic institutions.