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The Catholic Church is facing an internal rift over COVID-19 lockdowns and political alignments, with retired Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò emerging as a vocal supporter of Donald Trump. The divide also touches on long-standing issues like pro-life versus pro-choice stances and the leadership of Pope Francis. Some traditionalists view the current Vatican leadership as being out of step with the faith's core tenets.
Archbishop Viganò Whistleblower Letter and Pope Francis
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released a bombshell letter alleging that Pope Francis knew about Cardinal Theodore McCarrick's history of sexual abuse and ignored it. Viganò, a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., is calling for the Pope's resignation. The story broke during the Pope's visit to Ireland, where he declined to comment on the specific allegations.
