Investigation finds no misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Lacroix
The Holy See Press Office reports that the preliminary canonical investigation into an anonymous accusation against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, found “no act constituting misconduct or abuse” and therefore ” no other canonical procedure is provided.”
By Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on May 21 regarding the findings of the preliminary canonical investigation regarding an anonymous accusation against Cardinal Gérald C. Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec.
The report's conclusion confirmed that no actions constituting misconduct or abuse on the part of the Cardinal have been identified and, therefore, “no further canonical procedures are foreseen.”
On February 8, 2024, Pope Francis entrusted André Denis, retired judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, with the mandate to shed light on an accusation made as part of a class action against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
The preliminary canonical investigation conducted by Judge Denis concluded on May 6, 2024 and his report was delivered to Pope Francis in the following days.
The Holy See press release notes that “in light of the facts examined by the judge, the report does not make it possible to identify acts constituting faults or abuse on the part of Cardinal Gérald C. Lacroix. a procedure is planned.”
Pope Francis has authorized Judge André Denis to issue a statement summarizing the details of his investigation and to answer any questions that may arise about it.
The Pope expressed his deep gratitude to Judge Denis for having concluded within the allotted time the mandate which had been entrusted to him “carried out with impartiality within the framework of the class action brought against the archdiocese of Quebec”.
