Theodore McCarrick
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'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
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
