The pair are among the most contentious Roman Catholic figures of the 20th century.
Pope Francis expels Chilean priest accused of child sex abuse
Pope Francis on Saturday expelled a Chilean priest under investigation in a case involving the sexual abuse of children, according to a report by local media on Saturday, amid a growing global abuse scandal that has shaken the Roman Catholic Church.
American Bishops Meet With Pope Francis About Abuse
The bishops sought an inquiry into the Vatican’s handling of a former cardinal accused of sexual misconduct, but the meeting’s outcome was not disclosed.
Pope Francis meets with U.S. bishops as more leaders face allegations of harassment and cover-ups
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Texas was accused of covering up abuse by a priest as he met with the pope to discuss reform in his role as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pope Francis summons bishops for summit to discuss preventing clergy sex abuse and protecting children
The Feb. 21-24 meeting at the Vatican is believed to be the first of its kind.
Pope Francis Summons World's Bishops to Meet on Sexual Abuse
Cardinal Wuerl to Discuss His Resignation With Pope Francis
44,000 Catholic Women Demand Answers From Pope Francis Over Sex Abuse Crisis
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As crisis envelops Catholic Church, is Pope Francis facing a ‘watershed moment’?
Some Catholics have criticized him for what they describe as an insufficient response to the sexual abuse crisis.
Defending Pope Francis, Vatican Allies May Strengthen Viganò’s Hand
In a new statement, the allies appeared to concede a central claim of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who has called on the pope to step down.