Vatican's investigation of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and allegations of sexual misconduct (all times local). ___10:45 a.m.Top U.S.
Roman Catholic leaders are reacting to the Vatican's investigation of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The archbishop of Newark, New Jersey, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, says it “represents a significant and powerful step forward in advancing accountability and transparency regarding sexual abuse.” Tobin says “failures by some leaders in the Catholic Church have wounded many," but “the Church has made progress in responding to clergy abuse by implementing and updating policies and programs to safeguard the faithful, especially the most vulnerable among us.”Cardinal-designate Wilton Gregory, archbishop of.