Archbishop Samuel Aquila called the former papal nuncio 'a man of deep faith and integrity' and urged the Holy See to examine the allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.
Superintendent Elias Moo said, 'At the core of what our country is confronted with today is a great spiritual battle, a battle for the soul of our society and nation.'
Archbishop Samuel Aquila said the legislation, which lacks conscience protections, endangers the ability of Catholic charities to be involved in adoption.