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Pope Francis celebrates the Holy Mass in Ireland on Sunday. He's there asking for forgiveness for the sexual abuse scandals in the catholic church.

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Archbishop Alleges Pope Francis Long Knew About Abuse, Calls On Him To Resign

5:09pm August 26, 2018

by Gabriela Saldivia

In an 11-page letter, an ex-Vatican diplomat calls for Pope Francis to resign, alleging he knew about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick's abuses for years.

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, shown with Pope Francis, has resigned from the College of Cardinals over sexual abuse allegations. An investigation found evidence he had abused a teenager 47 years ago.

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Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

8:48pm July 28, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

McCarrick was a globe-trotting Washington power broker and one of the Vatican's highest officials. He faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct and harassment.