Quebec Cardinal Speaks Out About Sex Allegations, Calling Them ‘Unfounded’

Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, leaves after delivering a speech during a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, on Oct. 12, 2014. The Canadian Press/AP-Andrew Medichini

A senior leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec is speaking out after allegations of sexual assault emerged against him as part of a class-action lawsuit.

Cardinal Gérald Lacroix published a video message on Jan.30 denying the allegations of sexual touching, which he described as unfounded.