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The Archdiocese of Washington resigned following accusations of abuse in July and the former Vatican ambassador claims both the previous and current Popes knew of the accusations.
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  • August 28, 2018

Former Vatican official accuses Pope Francis of knowing about abuse allegations

The former archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, resigned as a cardinal following accusations of abuse in July.

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