Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after being found guilty of sexually abusing minors and adults, has died at 94 in Missouri. Archbishop Robert McElroy expressed sympathy for the victims McCarrick harmed, emphasizing the need for continued prayers for survivors of sexual abuse. The McCarrick scandal has significantly damaged the credibility of the Catholic Church, as investigations have revealed that leaders, including Pope John Paul II, ignored allegations against him while he ascended the ranks, ultimately becoming a cardinal.
"At this moment I am especially mindful of those who he harmed during the course of his priestly ministry. Through their enduring pain, may we remain steadfast in our prayers for them and for all victims of sexual abuse."
"The McCarrick scandal created a crisis of credibility for the church, primarily because there was evidence Vatican and U.S. church leaders knew he slept with seminarians but turned a blind eye as McCarrick rose to the top of the U.S. church."
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