Bernard Francis Law
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Bernard Francis Law Net Worth

Bernard Francis Law was born on November 4, 1931 in Mexico. He was the former Archbishop of Boston, who resigned in 2002 due to allegations that he had covered up sexual abuse in the Church. His resignation was a major event in the Catholic Church, as it highlighted the issue of sexual abuse in the Church and the need for greater accountability.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 4, 1931
Birth Place Mexico
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 20, 2017 (age 86)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $1.5 billion (2024)

About

Former Archbishop of Boston who resigned in 2002 amid allegations that he covered up sexual abuse in the Church.

Before Fame

He received a degree in medieval history from Harvard University.

Trivia

He was a civil rights Activist during the 1960's ad was a member of both the Mississippi Leadership Conference and the Mississippi Human Relations Council.

Family Life

His father was a US Army pilot during World War I who moved to Mexico after the war to run an airline.

Associated With

He was appointed Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria maggiore in Rome in 2004 by Pope John Paul II.

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