FILE PIX OF CARDINAL KEITH O'BRIEN Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric has been reported to the Vatican over claims of inappropriate behaviour going back 30 years The Observer newspaper in London has reported today. A statement from the Scottish Catholic Church said Cardinal O'Brien contested the claims and was taking legal advice. Cardinal O'Brien stood down from some front-line duties in the Catholic Church in Scotland last year because of his age, and is due to retire next month. Cardinal Keith O'Brien is seen here at St Patrick's Church, Edinburgh, Sunday 02/09/2012.

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