Members of religious orders and other consecrated men and women take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the desire to live the Gospel in a more radical way.
Safer spaces: Protecting the dignity of consecrated people
Report says McCarrick fund gave more than $600,000 to clerics, two popes
The Washington Post reported Dec. 27 that at least two popes received part of $600,000 in financial gifts from McCarrick, who also sent money to other high-ranking church officials through a special fund.