US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal church records revealed that he and his vicar for clergy failed to remove priests accused of abuse and cooperate with law enforcement in the 1980s.

​ Cardinal Roger Mahony has repeatedly apologized for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in Los Angeles. In 2013, internal church records revealed that he and his vicar for clergy failed to remove priests accused of abuse and cooperate with law enforcement in the 1980s. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN