On August 26, 2018, Archbishop Vigano publicly accused Pope Francis of covering up Cardinal McCarrick's sexual abuses in a shocking 11-page letter demanding the Pope's resignation. This accusation reflected a broader internal campaign against Francis, who was deemed too progressive and out of alignment with traditional Church values. U.S. conservatives, aligned with the Trump administration, were implicated in this effort. Historically, such antagonism within the Vatican came primarily from far-right sects, making Vigano's stance a notable shift in the dynamics of Church politics, targeting a sitting Pope for the first time in a dramatic manner.
"On the morning of August 26, 2018, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano accused Pope Francis of covering up Cardinal Theodore McCarrickâs abuses, demanding the Popeâs resignation in a surprise letter."
"This letter's violent accusations marked the pinnacle of an internal campaign against a Pope viewed as too progressive, with significant backing from U.S. conservative factions during Trumpâs presidency."
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