Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, facing accusations of covering up priest sexual abuse, will officially participate in Pope Francis' funeral, closing the pope's casket and attending his burial. Mahony's inclusion, despite his controversial past, stems from a selection process based on seniority, as confirmed by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. The former archbishop of Los Angeles has been linked to numerous sexual abuse cover-ups within the Church, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles faced significant financial settlements for abuse claims over the years, highlighting ongoing repercussions of these actions.
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, the 89-year-old former archbishop of Los Angeles, is set to participate in Pope Francis' funeral ceremonies, despite past accusations of covering up sexual abuse cases.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stated that cardinals participating in the ceremonies were selected based on seniority, which includes the controversial figure of Cardinal Mahony.
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