Theodore McCarrick

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

'McCarrick Report' could be 'black-eye' for Church, Cardinal Dolan says

Nov 5, 2020

The Archbishop of New York said Thursday that a long-awaited Vatican report on the career of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick... Read more

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013.

McCarrick report due for release next week

Nov 5, 2020

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

The Vatican’s long-awaited report on the career of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is set to be released early next week,... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell prepares to perform the Asperges before Mass at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Aug. 23, 2018.

Analysis: What does Cardinal Farrell's promotion say about the McCarrick report?

Oct 13, 2020

By JD Flynn

Cardinal Farrell has insisted that he knew nothing about the numerous sex abuse allegations and payouts surrounding his former boss,... Read more

Then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013. CNA file photo.

Analysis: Two years after McCarrick investigation began, report not yet in sight

Oct 1, 2020

By JD Flynn

On October 6, 2018, the Holy See announced a review of its files and archives pertaining to Theodore McCarrick, the... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, center, in 2015.

What does it mean for Becciu to lose his rights as a cardinal?

Sep 25, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced Thursday night that Cardinal Angelo Becciu had resigned from the rights extended to members of the College... Read more

Archbishop John Myers. Courtesy photo.

Archbishop John Myers, retired Newark archbishop, dead at 79

Sep 24, 2020

Archbishop John J Myers, emeritus archbishop of Newark, has died at 79.  Read more

Theodore McCarrick. CNA file photo.

Newark archdiocese bought second beach house for use by McCarrick

Sep 9, 2020

Months before officials in the Archdiocese of Newark sold a beach house used by former cardinal Theodore McCarrick for sexual... Read more

Theodore McCarrick before his laicization.

Lawsuit claims McCarrick headed abusive ‘sex ring,’ names alleged ‘procurer’

Jul 22, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

A lawsuit filed Tuesday charges that former cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused a boy and aided his abuse by several... Read more

Then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013. CNA file photo.

What Ted McCarrick's 'social networks' could teach the Church

Jul 17, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The bishops of the Catholic Church form that kind of social network. And mapping that network can provide some insight... Read more

Coats of arms on display in the Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, after the removal of the arms of Theodore McCarrick.

Two years since McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline

Jun 19, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

June 20 marks two years since the announcement that credible allegations of sexual abuse had been raised against then-Cardinal Theodore... Read more

Analysis: Two years after McCarrick, questions are unanswered

Jun 19, 2020

By JD Flynn

Two years after McCarrick, questions remain: For Church leaders, and for faithful Catholics.  Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

Alleged Theodore McCarrick victim says he is helping fact-check abuse dossier

Jun 10, 2020

An anonymous alleged sexual abuse victim of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick says he and other alleged victims have been working... Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

McCarrick was a 'devourer of souls,' former priest secretary tells parish

Feb 15, 2020

A priest who was the personal secretary of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick said he is sickened by manipulative fundraising tactics... Read more

Coats of arms on display in the Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, after the removal of the arms of Theodore McCarrick.

Gregory orders McCarrick's coat of arms removed from Washington cathedral

Feb 13, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

A display in the cathedral has now been altered so that there is no gap between the arms of current... Read more

Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013.

Parolin: On McCarrick report release, Pope Francis has 'final word'

Feb 6, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis will make the final decision on when to publish a highly-anticipated report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Vatican... Read more

Theodore McCarrick at the Vatican, March 11, 2013

Analysis: Why the McCarrick report could be delayed

Jan 8, 2020

By JD Flynn

The news that Theodore McCarrick recently moved from the Kansas friary where he had been living has fueled speculation that... Read more

Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013.

FBI interviewed Papal Foundation staff about McCarrick

Jan 8, 2020

By Ed Condon

Law enforcement officials have conducted interviews with several senior figures at the Papal Foundation, a U.S. based charity which supports... Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

Theodore McCarrick has moved from Kansas friary

Jan 7, 2020

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

The disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick has moved from the Kansas friary where he had been living since 2018.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with the bishops of the USCCB's Region VI, from Ohio and Michigan, at the Vatican, Dec. 10, 2019.

US bishops in Rome ask Pope Francis about McCarrick report

Dec 13, 2019

By Courtney Mares

American bishops from the Midwest met with Pope Francis this week with questions about the outcome of the Vatican’s investigation... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 19, 2018.

Cardinal O'Malley: Pope Francis will publish Vatican McCarrick report 'soon'

Nov 11, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The results of the Vatican’s investigation of Theodore McCarrick should be published by early 2020, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston... Read more