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Cardinal Gérald Lacroix Named in Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Archdiocese of Quebec

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Rome – Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, a prominent ally of Pope Francis, has been named in a class action sexual abuse lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec in Canada. The lawsuit, authorized in 2022, covers anyone who was sexually assaulted by personnel of the Archdiocese since 1940. Cardinal Lacroix is accused of inappropriately touching a 17-year-old girl on two occasions in 1987 and 1988. This makes him the second Canadian cardinal to be implicated in the lawsuit, following the allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet in 2022. However, a Vatican investigation found “no grounds” for action against … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

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A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more