Scotland's last Cardinal Keith O'Brien has died.

The 80-year-old, who resigned as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh five years ago after admitting sexual misconduct, had deteriorated following a fall last month.

Mr O'Brien passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday.

He received the last rites on his 80th birthday on Saturday after Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, visited him in hospital.

Archbishop Cushley said: "In life, Cardinal O'Brien may have divided opinion - in death, however, I think all can be united in praying for the repose of his soul, for comfort for his grieving family and that support and solace be given to those whom he hurt and let down. May he rest in peace."

The cardinal had resigned in February 2013 after three priests and a former priest alleged improper conduct during the 1980s.