John Nienstedt, Minnesota Archbishop, Steps Down During Investigation For Alleged 'Inappropriate Contact' With Minor

(RNS) Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt, already under fire for failing to take action against priests suspected of abuse, announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) that he is stepping aside temporarily after a minor accused the outspoken archbishop of touching his buttocks during a group photo after a 2009 confirmation ceremony. In what he called "a difficult letter for me to write," Nienstedt says he learned of the allegation during the weekend. He said he does not know the young man and he presumes his...