Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington, passed away at the age of 94 in Missouri. He was the highest-ranking American church official to be defrocked due to sexual abuse allegations. McCarrick's long career included significant roles within the Catholic Church, such as serving as an envoy for human rights and interacting with global leaders. However, historical accusations of sexual assault led to a Vatican investigation, resulting in his expulsion from the priesthood in 2019. His death has reignited discussions on the church's scandals and the suffering of victims.
Today I learned of the death of Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington, a statement said. At this moment I am especially mindful of those who he harmed during the course of his priestly ministry.
McCarrick's career in the Catholic church had been long and distinguished, having served as an emissary on human rights for former pope John Paul II, a role that took him to conflict zones.
But after allegations of historical misconduct emerged in 2018, a Vatican investigation found he had assaulted a teenager five decades earlier.
Pope Francis, under fire for a growing abuse scandal in the Catholic church, expelled him from the priesthood in 2019, stripping him of his right to say mass, even in private.
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