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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.

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.