Theodore McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington and the most senior American prelate in the Catholic Church to face claims of abuse, died in the state of Missouri at age 94, the New York Times reported, citing a Vatican statement.
“Today I learned of the death of Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington,“ a statement said.
McCarrick's career in the Catholic Church had been long and distinguished, having served as an emissary on human rights for former pope John Paul II, a role that took him to conflict zones and brought him into contact with world leaders like Cuba's Fidel Castro.
He also was made a cardinal -- one of the most senior members of the clergy and part of a slate of electors tasked with selecting a new pope.
He was also suspected of other sexual assaults against minors and young men.
The Catholic Church has struggled for decades to root out abusers within its ranks, with frequent accusations of cover-ups extending to its highest levels.
McCarrick “was never held accountable for his crimes,“ a statement said.
“His death marks the end of his life -- but it does not mark justice for his survivors.”
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