Theodore E. McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, passed away at 94 after a significant fall from grace due to multiple accusations of sexual abuse of minors and seminarians. He was the highest-ranking American prelate in the Catholic Church to face such allegations, which ultimately led to his reduction to lay status. Cardinal Robert W. McElroy confirmed McCarrick's death, though additional details were not provided. His abusive conduct came to light in 2018 amid broader scrutiny of the Church's handling of sexual abuse cases, despite McCarrick insisting on his innocence.
Theodore E. McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, was stripped of his ministry and priesthood after being accused of sexually abusing minors, dying at 94.
Cardinal McCarrick's death marks the end of a controversial chapter in the Church, where he was formerly a prominent figure now reduced to a layman due to abuse allegations.
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