Wuerl Denies His Prior Denials Denied Knowing McCarrick Seminarian Abuse
The D.C. cardinal is now saying his previous denials about knowing Archbishop McCarrick’s sexual predations were only about minors, not adult seminarians and priests.
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Cardinal Wuerl Knew of Archbishop McCarrick's Abuse Allegations in 2004
The Jan. 10 disclosure from the Diocese of Pittsburgh is the first confirmation by Church authorities that Cardinal Wuerl was aware of allegations against the disgraced ex-cardinal before June 2018.
Cardinal Wuerl's Resignation a Case of Lost Credibility
COMMENTARY: His resignation Oct. 12 was due more than anything else to the fact that his priests didn’t believe he was telling the truth about Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.
BREAKING: Pope Francis Accepts Cardinal Donald Wuerl's Resignation
In the Oct. 12 letter accepting the cardinal’s resignation, the Holy Father defended the cardinal from the widespread criticism he has faced in recent months.
After Summer of Revelations, Cardinal Wuerl Faces Tattered Legacy, Future in the Balance
NEWS ANALYSIS: The archbishop of Washington’s moral credibility has been questioned over accusation of cover-up by the Church surrounding his disgraced predecessor, Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.
Cardinal Wuerl to Meet With Pope Francis to Discuss His Resignation
The embattled archbishop of Washington, D.C., tendered his resignation nearly three years ago.
Where Did Cardinal McCarrick Live After Alleged Vatican Sanctions?
Archbishop Carlo Viganò, the former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., claimed in an Aug. 25 statement that the disgraced archbishop was directed by the Vatican in 2009 or 2010 to discontinue living in a seminary, among other restrictions.
Cardinal Wuerl Cancels World Meeting of Families Appearance
The cancellation comes after a week in which Cardinal Wuerl has faced heavy criticism for the way he managed priests who had been accused of sexual assault during his tenure as bishop of Pittsburgh, from 1988 to 2006.
