Dublin (August 27, 2018): The former Vatican ambassador to Washington has alleged Pope Francis of a cover-up, that he rehabilitated US Cardinal, who was involved in sexual abuse scandals. Vatican ambassador has also called on the Pope to resign.
Former Vatican ambassador, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano said that he told Pope about allegations of sexual abuse against high-profile American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick five years ago, but he did nothing about it.Vigano said in a statement that Pope knew from at least June 23, 2013, that McCarrick was a serial predator, although he knew that he was a corrupt man, he covered him to the bitter end. It was only when he was forced by the report of the abuse of a minor, again on the basis of media attention, that he took action to save his image in the media.
However, Pope said that he believes the statement from Vigano speaks for itself. He added that, ‘I read the statement this morning, and I must tell you sincerely … read the statement carefully and make your own judgment’.Vigano has called Pope to resign over his failure to act.
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