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Former U.S. cardinal Theodore McCarrick defrocked by Pope Francis over sexual misconduct allegations
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'What difference does it make to McCarrick?' Critics question the value of defrocking.
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Vatican defrocks ex-US cardinal McCarrick over sexual abuse allegations
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Pope Defrocks Theodore McCarrick, Ex-Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse (Published 2019)
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