The alleged abuse took place nearly 45 years ago against a teenager while McCarrick was still a priest in New York and before later being named a Bishop and Cardinal.
On Wednesday, both the Archdiocese of New York and the Archdiocese of Washington, released statements stating that the Holy See has been informed and involved in the investigation process and that the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin “at the direction of Pope Francis,” has instructed McCarrick to cease to continue public exercise of his office.
Cardinal McCarrick has issued a statement in which he maintains his innocence, but accepts the conclusions of the review board.
“While shocked by the report, and while maintaining my innocence, I considered it essential that the charges be reported to the police, thoroughly investigated by an independent agency, and given to the Review Board of the Archdiocese of New York. I fully cooperated in the process,” he said.
He went on to add that he had “no recollection” of the abuse, while stating “I am sorry for the pain the person who brought the charges has gone through, as well as for the scandal such charges cause our people.”
News of the allegations against McCarrick comes as Church continues to suffer from the fallout of clerical sexual abuse.
One reader commented, “Everywhere you go nowadays, the Church is different. Different languages, different teachings, different practices. The only thing universal about the Universal Church is that almost every diocese is being sued because a Priest or Priests sexually abused a child. How creepy is that!”
How creepy indeed!
Dear God, when will these horror stories end and when will those who knew and continued to allow this violation of everything noble and decent be removed from office and any influence or authority?
Come, Holy Spirit, a purify a Church corrupted by these horrific sins against the innocent!
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