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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick arrives outside Massachusetts' Dedham District Courthouse for his arraignment, Sept. 3, 2021.

A timeline of abuse allegations against deceased former cardinal Theodore McCarrick

Apr 4, 2025

By CNA Staff

The allegations agains former cardinal Theodore McCarrick span decades and resulted in several criminal charges. Read more

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The tomb of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in the film “Conclave.”

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Pope Francis' body is blessed in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral

A dire wolf puppy bred by Colossal Biosciences.

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Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016.

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Pope Francis laughs outside of St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on April 1, 2015.

The time Pope Francis visited a record shop and other personal moments

Mourners fill St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25, 2025, as they wait to pay their final respects to Pope Francis. The Vatican reports more than 128,000 people have visited since Wednesday morning.

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Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu (right) waits prior to the start of a consistory during which 20 new cardinals are to be created by the Pope, on Aug. 27, 2022 at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. (

Cardinal Becciu claims conclave vote despite loss of privileges

Jesuit Superior General Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, center, speaks about Pope Francis at a press conference at the Jesuit general curia in Rome on April 24, 2025.

Jesuit superior Father Sosa: Pope Francis did not seek popularity

Catholic Charities USA sign at its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service

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