Oyogist has learned that Catholic church leader, Pope Francis has approved the resignation of Michel Aupetit, a former Paris Archbishop, after reports of him having a consensual “intimate relationship” with a woman surfaced online.
The move was announced in a statement from the Vatican after a popular French magazine broke the news of the relationship on November 22.
Aupetit also released a statement to confirm the decision after the Vatican made it’s announcement.
“I was, of course, greatly disturbed by the attacks I was subjected to,” reads the statement.
“I ask forgiveness of those whom I might have hurt and I assure you all of my deep friendship and my prayer, which will always be yours.” he said further.
