Former Archbishop Theodore McCarrick died at 94, defrocked in 2019 after sexual abuse allegations.

Theodore McCarrick, a former Archbishop of Washington and influential Cardinal, died at 94 after being defrocked in 2019 due to sexual abuse allegations. The Vatican confirmed these claims after a two-year investigation. Despite evidence of his misconduct being known to Vatican and U.S. church leaders, McCarrick rose through the ranks, leading to a significant credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.

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