Pope holds private meeting with Cardinal Law; no details provided

Published: 2003-11-21

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II met privately Nov. 21 with Cardinal Bernard F. Law, who resigned as archbishop of Boston 11 months earlier in the wake of controversy over how he handled allegations of sex abuse made against Boston clergy. The Vatican press office listed the audience with Cardinal Law on the pope's calendar, but said the meeting was private and no details would be provided. Although retired as archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Law, 72, continues to serve as a member of nine Vatican congregations and councils and is frequently in Rome.

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