Pope Francis

Pope: 'I will not say a single word' on Vigano's allegations of cover-up

Pope Francis has refused to comment on claims he covered up for McCarrick
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

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Luke Coppen

Pope begins Mass in Dublin with penitential plea for abuse scandals

'We ask forgiveness for the abuse in Ireland, abuse of power and of conscience,' he said
Cindy Wooden

At Knock, Pope again begs forgiveness for betrayal of abuse

He also prayed that Irish families would be 'a bulwark of faith and goodness'
Cindy Wooden

Former nuncio: Pope Francis knew about McCarrick but withdrew sanctions

Archbishop Viganò said the Pope was fully aware of allegations against McCarrick but refused to act
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland

The Pope spoke to eight Irish survivors of clerical abuse for an hour and a half
Catholic News Agency

In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal

The Pope said he shared the anger of Catholics over how bishops handled the scandal
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

PICTURES: Pope Francis arrives in Ireland

Pope Francis has arrived at Dublin airport at the start of his visit to the World Meeting of Families
Staff Reporter

Who might follow Cardinal Wuerl in DC?

The next Archbishop of Washington faces a very difficult task
JD Flynn/CNA

Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegations

Bishop Robert McElroy has been touted as a possible successor to Cardinal Wuerl in Washington
Michelle La Rosa/CNA