Vatican City, Jan 22, 2019 / 07:30 am (CNA).- As the Church continues to wrestle with the fall-out of last year’s sexual abuse scandals, the Vatican faces a series of crucial decisions in the coming.. CNA - Published
Cardinal Donald Wuerl is under fire for allegedly being untruthful about sex abuse allegations against another powerful cardinal; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who was scheduled to preside at Mass a the rally preceding the annual March for Life, will be replaced by Archbishop Christopher Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the US. Cardinal.. Catholic Culture - Published
Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 05:12 pm (CNA).- The man who made a 2004 accusation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick said Wednesday he is in disbelief after Cardinal Donald Wuerl.. CNA - Published
Washington D.C., Jan 14, 2019 / 05:30 pm (CNA).- For the last six months, Cardinal Donald Wuerl has managed to keep his head above water amid dogged and persistent criticism of his leadership. The.. CNA - Published
Washington D.C., Jan 14, 2019 / 10:45 am (CNA).- Cardinal Donald Wuerl told Washington, DC priests Saturday that he appropriately handled a 2004 allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore.. CNA - Published
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, DC, has written to priests of the archdiocese asking for their understanding, after an editorial in the Washington Post stated bluntly that the cardinal had lied.. Catholic Culture - Published
On January 10, diocesan officials in Washington and Pittsburgh (Cardinal Wuerl’s former diocese) “acknowledged Wuerl knew and told the Vatican,” according to the report. Catholic Culture - Published
Washington D.C., Jan 10, 2019 / 05:13 pm (CNA).- An allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick was reported to Cardinal Donald Wuerl in 2004, while the cardinal served as Bishop of.. CNA - Published
Washington D.C., Nov 21, 2018 / 09:07 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago has denied collaborating with Cardinal Donald Wuerl on a proposal for handling misconduct complaints against bishops... CNA - Published
The archbishop of Chicago has denied this CNA report, which cited “sources in Rome” and “senior chancery officials in Washington.” Catholic Culture - Published
The proposal originally under consideration by the US bishops “would have established an independent lay-led commission to investigate allegations against bishops,” CNA reported. “The.. Catholic Culture - Published
The former Memphis bishop, removed from office by Pope Francis, said that in 2012, Pope Benedict XVI asked him (then a Washington auxiliary bishop) for his opinion about the suitability of appointing.. Catholic Culture - Published
Memphis, Tenn., Oct 25, 2018 / 02:53 pm (CNA).- One day after he was removed as head of the Diocese of Memphis, Bishop Martin Holley told CNA that he wants to be transparent about the reasons for his.. CNA - Published
Washington D.C., Oct 17, 2018 / 03:45 pm (CNA).- The Archbishop of Washington occupies one of the most prominent posts in the Church in America. But the assignment, usually accompanied by a.. CNA - Published
Washington D.C., Oct 15, 2018 / 04:15 pm (CNA).- Just days after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl as Archbishop of Washington, the D.C. archdiocese has released the names.. CNA - Published
Commenting on the Pope’s letter on Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation, the Times editorialized that Cardinal Wuerl “may not be as culpable as other bishops who more systematically covered up sexual.. Catholic Culture - Published
“I would never have guessed that there were sanctions against Cardinal McCarrick from all the times I encountered him at receptions and events hosted by Archbishop Viganò at the Apostolic.. Catholic Culture - Published
Pope Francis wrote that Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation “rests on two pillars that have marked and continue to mark your ministry: to seek in all things the greater glory of God and to procure the.. Catholic Culture - Published
Washington D.C., Oct 12, 2018 / 04:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Several U.S. bishops responding to the official resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. expressed hope Friday that the.. CNA - Published
Here's the latest for Friday, October 12th: Hurricane Michael death toll reaches 13; US Pastor Andrew Brunson released; Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Wuerl's resignation; Sotheby's shows off Marie.. USATODAY.com - Published
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington. Ever since a Pennsylvania grand jury report was released in August, Wuerl has been under considerable.. CNSNews.com - Published
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis sent Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl a warm letter in accepting his resignation, praising what he said was Wuerl’s nobility and sacrifice in stepping down for the.. Seattle Times - Published
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Washington, D.C., a powerful official in the U.S. Catholic Church under fire for his handling of clerical sex abuse. Wall Street Journal - Published Also reported by •Daily Caller •CBS News •CBS 2 •Newsmax
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has been accused of covering up sexual abuse scandals during his long tenure as the bishop of Pittsburgh. NPR - Published Also reported by •FOXNews.com •Reuters •Catholic Culture
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support of many in his flock. FOXNews.com - Published
Vatican City, Oct 12, 2018 / 04:01 am (CNA).- Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Friday, while asking the cardinal to continue leading the Archdiocese of.. CNA - Published
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, DC, was involved in legal settlement reached in 2005 to resolve allegations against clerics, including former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the Washington Post.. Catholic Culture - Published
The settlement raises questions about Wuerl's assertion that he didn't know about allegations of sexual misconduct against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick before they became a topic of public discussion.. philly.com - Published
Salina, Kan., Sep 28, 2018 / 10:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Theodore McCarrick has begun his life of prayer and penance at St. Fidelis Capuchin Friary in Victoria, Kansas, according to.. CNA - Published
New York City, N.Y., Sep 14, 2018 / 11:40 am (CNA).- Cardinal Timothy Dolan has spoken about how the extended sexual abuse scandals facing the Church have taken a personal toll on him. The Archbishop.. CNA - Published
“I get angry as well,” Cardinal Dolan said. “That priests could do this. That brother bishops would be so negligent and not responding properly ... I do think we need to take Archbishop.. Catholic Culture - Published
Washington D.C., Sep 12, 2018 / 04:50 pm (CNA).- An archdiocesan spokesman has confirmed that Cardinal Donald Wuerl will soon ask Pope Francis to accept his resignation as the Archbishop of Washington,.. CNA - Published