Theodore McCarrick
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Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations
Over 20 years, Archbishop McCarrick traveled to China on at least eight occasions, sometimes staying in a state-controlled Beijing seminary,... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis
The director of the Vatican’s press office has confirmed that Pope Francis will meet with the president of the U.S.... Read more
What Pope Francis can clarify about the Vigano testimony- and what he can't
It has been more than two weeks since Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released his 11-page testimony about the McCarrick scandal.... Read more
Commentary: Red flags, abuse, and the final judgment
Christ tells us to recognize the false prophets, the ones who are secretly ravenous wolves longing to eat His people... Read more
Letter acknowledges Vatican receipt of allegations against McCarrick in 2000
Catholic News Service on Friday published a redacted version of a letter sent in 2006 from a high-ranking official of... Read more
Bootkoski claims at odds with NY Times McCarrick abuse report
Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski of Metuchen said last week that claims of abuse against then-Cardinal McCarrick made to his diocese... Read more
Despite McCarrick abuse claims, State Department leaves questions unanswered
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick made several overseas trips with the U.S. State Department, including some documented on Wikileaks, but a... Read more
Benedict, Viganò, Francis, and McCarrick: Where things stand on nuncio’s allegations
On its face, the arc of Archbishop Viganò’s story is straightforward. Read more
Cardinal Tobin reportedly declined to investigate McCarrick misconduct rumors
Cardinal Joseph Tobin told a journalist Friday that he heard rumors shortly after his 2017 arrival in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Ave Maria president amends statement denouncing 'defiance' of pope
One day after issuing a statement denouncing what he called the 'defiance' of Pope Francis by “so-called conservative Catholics”, the... Read more
The Viganò report, and what Wuerl didn’t know
On Aug. 25, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released a 11-page “testimony” which made specific allegations against a number of high-ranking... Read more
For Parolin, Viganò's allegations about the pope 'not at all worrying'
In comments on the testimony of a former nuncio to the United States alleging sex abuse cover-up by the pope... Read more
'We deserve answers now': 35,000 Catholic women pen letter to pope
A group of lay Catholic women have written an open letter to Pope Francis, demanding that he answer the questions... Read more
US bishops continue to respond to Viganò testimony
Since Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler first responded Saturday to the former US nuncio's testimony which alleged sex abuse cover-up... Read more
Seminarians were McCarrick aides amid abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of Washington has confirmed that seminarians were permitted to serve as assistants to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick while the... Read more
Ave Maria president denounces 'defiance' of pope by 'conservative Catholics'
Jim Towey, president of Ave Maria University, said Wednesday that he unhesitatingly supports Pope Francis, in the wake of Archbishop... Read more
Viganò denies accusations of obstruction in Nienstedt investigation
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released a statement responding to accusations that he had curtailed an investigation in 2014 into... Read more
Gänswein: Benedict did not 'confirm' Vigano testimony
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said Tuesday that the former pope has not commented on a testimony released Saturday... Read more
Where did retired McCarrick live after alleged Vatican sanctions?
The Archdiocese of Washington has declined to confirm new details about the post-retirement living arrangements of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, and... Read more
Vigano testimony receives mixed response from US bishops
Multiple bishops have responded to a testimony published over the weekend by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States,... Read more
