Advocates criticise Vatican for appointing Cardinal who is accused of covering up child sex abuse to close casket
A retired US cardinal who has faced accusations of mishandling sexual abuse cases was chosen to help seal Pope Francis’s casket and entomb his remains during the burial rites.
Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of Roger Mahony, archbishop of Los Angeles from 1985 to 2011, for the ceremonial role at the Pope’s funeral. Mahony denies any wrongdoing.
Critics say his involvement sends a harmful message of impunity within Church leadership.
Maroosha Muzaffar25 April 2025 04:42
