Abuse Accusations… Bring Scrutiny For McCarrick’s Charity Fund
By KEVIN JONES WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNA) – Archbishop Theodore McCarrick’s roles included service on the boards of at least two foundations that gave over $500,000 combined to his personally overseen fund at the Archdiocese of Washington over a decade’s time. While the archdiocese says no irregularities have been found, Catholic News Agency’s examination of tax records provides more insight into the archbishop’s areas of influence. “Archbishop McCarrick established the ‘Archbishop’s Fund’ in January 2001 for his works of charity and other miscellaneous expenses and it continued in his retirement,” the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., told CNA. “The account was audited annually along with other archdiocesan accounts. Nothing irregular was ever noticed,” the archdiocese continued. “When the allegation of sexual abuse…Continue Reading