Theodore McCarrick
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DiNardo calls for conclusive answers to questions raised by Viganò's testimony
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, reaffirmed Monday the need for a “prompt and thorough... Read more
Former nunciature official: 'Vigano said the truth'
Monsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, the former first counsellor at the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C., has said that the former nuncio,... Read more
Pope: 'I will not say a single word' on Vigano's allegations of cover-up
Pope Francis said Sunday that he will not comment on claims by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. that... Read more
Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more
Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports
In an 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity... Read more
Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegations
The Bishop of San Diego has explained why he did not respond to a 2016 letter alleging sexual misconduct on... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley apologizes for missed letter on McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has issued an apology for not seeing a 2015 letter to his office, which detailed... Read more
Bishop Morlino: 'Homosexual subculture' is source of 'devastation' in the Church
In response to recent sexual abuse crises, the Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, has said that the Catholic Church must renew... Read more
New allegations surface regarding Archbishop McCarrick and Newark priests
Recent allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick include reports that he made sexual advances toward seminarians during his tenure as... Read more
‘What do you want to know?’ The Catholic reaction to bishops and sexual abuse
Among the sexual abusers mentioned in the Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report, one priest merits particular attention. Read more
US bishops invite Vatican investigation into McCarrick scandal
The U.S. bishops’ conference called for a Vatican-led investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups surrounding Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more
Denver archbishop reflects on McCarrick abuse crisis
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver issued a letter to the archdiocese on Monday, offering practical advice on and spiritual insights... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl lays out plan for lay involvement in bishops' accountability
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has laid out his vision for lay participation in new oversight structures as part of the ongoing... Read more
Abuse accusations bring scrutiny for McCarrick's charity fund
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s roles included service on the boards of at least two foundations that gave over $500,000 combined... Read more
NJ bishop: Independent avenue for reporting abuse is needed
In light of a scandal involving one of its former bishops, Theodore McCarrick, the Diocese of Metuchen is working to... Read more
Young Catholics release open letter on McCarrick, call for investigation
A group of young Catholic writers, intellectuals, and activists released an open letter Aug. 8 calling for an independent investigation... Read more
Notre Dame will not rescind McCarrick's honorary degree- for now
The University of Notre Dame announced that it will not rescind the honorary degree conferred upon Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, whose... Read more
Marie Collins reacts to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposals following McCarrick scandal
A former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that proposals made by Cardinal Donald... Read more
Wuerl calls for spiritual and moral renewal in response to McCarrick scandal
Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Friday that the Church must confirm its commitment to support the survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: 'Grave moral failures of judgment' about McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo has issued a strongly worded statement addressing the “grievous moral failure” in the Church revealed by... Read more
