Cardinal Roger Mahony, Retired from L.A. Archdiocese After Sex Abuse Scandal, Attends Events During Papal Visit

U.S. Cardinal Roger Mahony arrives for a synod meeting as cardinals prepare to vote for a new pope on March 9, 2013, in Vatican City, Vatican. (Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

by: Chip Yost

Posted: Sep 23, 2015 / 09:16 PM PDT

Updated: Sep 23, 2015 / 09:16 PM PDT

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Cardinal Roger Mahony, who retired as archbishop of Los Angeles in 2011 and then in 2013 was relieved of public duties over his handling of sex abuse cases, was attending papal events during the six-day visit to the U.S. by Pope Francis. Mahony’s presence generated complaints from sex abuse survivors. Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at 6 on Sept. 23, 2015.

Correction: Cardinal Roger Mahony’s title was incorrectly stated in an earlier version of this video caption. The post has been updated.