Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl - WTOP Morning Headlines - Friday, October 12, 2018

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington, amid scrutiny and criticism over Wuerl’s handling of sex abuse claims dating back decades, when he led Pittsburgh’s archdiocese. The Archdiocese of Washington said the Vatican made the announcement at 6 a.m. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - October 12, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl]( Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington, amid scrutiny and criticism over Wuerl’s handling of sex abuse claims dating back decades, when he led Pittsburgh’s archdiocese. 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