Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Archives - Page 20 of 22

How Pope Francis could get back into the game on sex abuse reform

Jul 25, 2018

It is hard for the pope to distance himself from the string of sexual abuse scandals affecting high-ranking clerics. He needs to take drastic action if he is to salvage the Church’s reputation on sex abuse.

By Charles Collins

O’Malley calls for ‘more than apologies’ in response to McCarrick claims

Jul 25, 2018

Cardinal Sean O’Malley calls for swift and decisive action in response to McCarrick abuse allegations.

By Christopher White

Bishop leaves Twitter, calling it an ‘occasion of sin’

Jul 24, 2018

The leader of Rhode Island’s Catholics has deleted his Twitter account, calling it a major distraction, an obstacle to his spiritual life and an “occasion of sin” for himself and others.

By Associated Press

Cardinal Farrell expresses shock over Cardinal McCarrick abuse case

Jul 24, 2018

Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, head of the Vatican office for laity and family, said he was “shocked” when he heard allegations of years of sexual abuse and harassment by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the man who ordained him a bishop and whom he served as an auxiliary bishop for six years.

By Cindy Wooden

More details emerge on latest sex abuse allegations against Cardinal McCarrick

Jul 21, 2018

A Virginia man said Friday he was sexually abused for about two decades by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, a prominent Catholic leader who was removed from public ministry last month over separate child abuse allegations.

By Sarah Rankin

Revelations of US cardinal sex abuse force pope’s hand

Jul 20, 2018

Revelations that one of the most respected U.S. cardinals repeatedly sexually abused both boys and adult seminarians have raised questions about who in the Catholic Church hierarchy knew — and what Pope Francis is going to do about it.

By Nicole Winfield