Pope Francis defrocks ex-U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick over sexual abuse allegations. The punishment, which was announced on Saturday for the once-powerful prelate and Archbishop of Washington, means McCarrick, 88, won’t be allowed to celebrate Mass or other sacraments. Ref. USAToday.
What makes me wonder about religions such as these and all the people who are in 'high' and 'holy' positions. Cases like this clearly indicates that it's very much possible for people who hold important positions can commit the same acts as any other criminal.
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting a teenage boy in the 1970s. This is the first criminal charge to be brought against the prelate since he was accused years ago of abusing seminary students in New Jersey and making him the highest-ranking church official to face such charges. Source 3s.