Pope Accepts Cardinal Wuerl's Resignation Amid Sex Abuse Cover-Up Scandal

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals; KDKA's Ralph Iannotti reports.

Credit: KDKA CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Published on October 13, 2018

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl from his post as the archbishop of Washington, D.C. Wuerl has been under fire from sex abuse victims for his alleged role in a cover-up...

Credit: CBS News - Published on October 12, 2018

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.

Credit: KDKA CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Published on October 12, 2018

Pope Francis accepted his resignation today.

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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl from his position as Archbishop of Washington. Wuerl has been accused of covering up sex abuse in the church. Candida Moss, Cadbury professor..

Credit: CBS News - Published on October 12, 2018

According to a report by Reuters, the archbishop of Washington DC stepped down over the handling of sex abuse cases but at the same time received praise from the pope, drawing criticism that once again..

Credit: Wochit - Published on October 12, 2018