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[Carsman]

When did you learn of any allegations of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct with adults by then-Cardinal McCarrick?

When did you learn of Pope Benedict's restrictions on then-Cardinal McCarrick? And did you release then-Cardinal McCarrick from any of Pope Benedict's restrictions?

Holy Father, in your letter to the People of God on the scandals, you wrote: 'An awareness of sin helps us to acknowledge the errors, the crimes and the wounds caused in the past and allows us, in the present, to be more open and committed along a journey of renewed conversion.' That's why we expect you, our Holy Father, to be honest with us.

Holy Father, we are the 'incisive presence' the Church needs, and we need your answers.

Letter in full:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...tions.html
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If Pope Francis turned a blind eye and even promoted a known child abuser (Cardinal MacCarrick), like Pope's before him, I think he's in a world of hurt in this current political climate.  But, refusing to answer the questions is likely hurting him just as much.  

I hope the allegations aren't true and think Pope Francis should answer the questions in any case.

I too hope the allegations aren't true as well!
I was impressed with Pope Francis in the beginning when he seemed like a very "humble" person.
He did not wear the traditional Gold slippers, or Gold crucifix, he wore regular shoes, wooden crucifix, and plain vespers.
He started relaxing rules to make it easier for Catholics to abide with the religion, if I recollect correctly.
I liked him.

Anyway, it will be hard to believe that the "man in charge", who was an expert in his field for many years did not have even a slight feeling for what was going on in his domain.

A Wise saying is: It is better to say nothing, and be "thought" guilty, then to open mouth, and "prove" it!