
Theodore McCarrick Dies, But His Scandal Lives On
The former cardinal and archbishop deftly managed to fend off abuse accusations for decades — and never publicly repented before his death.
The former cardinal and archbishop deftly managed to fend off abuse accusations for decades — and never publicly repented before his death.
Important dates from the McCarrick Report and elsewhere
Church leaders offer prayers for victims while advocates say systemic failures in addressing clergy sex abuse remain unaddressed.
Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy confirmed McCarrick’s passing.
Court records indicate that Walworth County Circuit Court Judge David Reddy on Dec. 27 said the trial will not resume before the 94-year-old dies. McCarrick is reportedly suffering from dementia.
The report is due to be filed in court by Nov. 22.
The criminal charges involving the sexual assault and abuse of a minor were dismissed Wednesday after a judge ruled Theodore McCarrick, 93, was not mentally competent to stand trial.
The criminal complaint filed in Wisconsin this week was revealed to have come from James Grein, who has previously accused the laicized clergyman of serially abusing him over many years in several U.S. states.
A new court document was filed Jan. 13 in Dedham District Court in Massachusetts.
COMMENTARY: In his latest ‘testimony,’ the former nuncio holds a position contrary to the Catholic faith on the authority of ecumenical councils.
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