Theodore McCarrick
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What might happen for McCarrick, and for the Church in the US
The 2014 movie “Calvary” is a reflection on mercy, sacrifice, and the difficulties that the sexual abuse crises of recent... Read more
Catholic universities withdraw honorary degrees from McCarrick
Two Catholic universities have withdrawn honorary degrees from Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, amid numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Read more
Cardinal Tobin: McCarrick's resignation necessary for accountability
Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark responded Saturday to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick's resignation from the college of cardinals, which came amid numerous allegations... Read more
Albany bishop: Clerical sex abuse a 'profoundly spiritual crisis'
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany wrote to the clerics of his local Church Sunday, saying that abuse of authority and... Read more
After McCarrick resigns, DC archdiocese praises abuse victims' courage
Alleged abuse victims are “courageously stepping forward” with new claims of abuse by former cardinal and retired Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more
Texas bishop: hold McCarrick and his enablers accountable
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s alleged crimes might merit removing him from the clergy entirely—and they require accountability for all Church... Read more
Wuerl was not informed about McCarrick settlements, DC letter claims
A letter sent this week to priests of the Archdiocese of Washington claims that Cardinal Donald Wuerl did not know... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of McCarrick from College of Cardinals
Saturday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Theodore McCarrick from the College of Cardinals, suspending him from the rights and... Read more
Will Cardinal O'Malley's response to McCarrick allegations be enough?
Cardinal Séan O’Malley of Boston released a statement Tuesday in response to the unfolding allegations concerning Cardinal McCarrick. Read more
Cardinal McCarrick reportedly lived on IVE seminary property during retirement
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is reported to have lived alongside a Maryland house of formation for members of a religious order... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls for 'clearer procedures' in bishop abuse cases
After numerous accusations of sexual abuse of minors and adults have arisen against a former Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Sean... Read more
McCarrick, the bishops, and unanswered questions
A new allegation of child sexual abuse was leveled against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick last Thursday, one month after the June... Read more
Bishop Pineda’s resignation, what it means and what happens next
The resignation of Bishop Juan José Pineda Fasquelle on Friday morning is the latest in a series of episcopal scandals... Read more
New sexual abuse allegations leveled against Cardinal McCarrick
A Virginia man filed a police report Monday, alleging that from the age of 11, he was sexually abused and... Read more
What’s next for Cardinal McCarrick? How the Church addresses sex abuse allegations
The allegation that Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused a teenager is a bombshell for the Catholic Church in America. Read more
Cardinal McCarrick visits Central African Republic, promotes peace
Despite the violence currently plaguing the Central African Republic, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick believes the country can recover if it abandons... Read more
