Pope Defrocks Theodore McCarrick, Ex-Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse The move by Pope Francis, announced by the Holy See on Saturday, was the first time a cardinal or bishop in the United States has been laicized by the Roman Catholic Church. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Editorial: Extinguishing Free Expression in AlgeriaBeijing, Bracing for 5 Days of Heavy Pollution, Issues Red AlertThe Saturday Profile: Building a Community, and an Empire, with a Gay Dating App in ChinaOpinion: Babies Everywhere, but Not for UsMeeting Between Japan and Russia Ends With Stalemate on Disputed IslandsOp-Ed Contributor: Dear America, Why Did You Let Us Down?