“I think I did everything that I possibly could,” Wuerl said. “We put in place a review board so there would be a way of looking into the allegations … beyond just myself.”
Shapiro Said Cardinal Wuerl Should Follow the Words of Pope Francis
In response, Shapiro said Wuerl was lying to defend himself amid criticism and demands for his resignation.
In a statement to CNN, the attorney general said, “Cardinal Wuerl is not telling the truth. Many of his statements in response to the grand jury report are directly contradicted by the church’s own documents and records from their secret archives.”
In addition, Shapiro stated that the cardinal’s misleading statements now only further the coverup. He “should heed the words of Pope Francis, who validated our work in Pennsylvania and supports the recommendations of the grand jury.”
Pope Francis Strongly Condemned Child Sexual Abuse and Coverup
On Monday, Francis once again acknowledged the suffering of many children and strongly condemned the sexual abuse and abuse of power by a significant number of priests.
