Anthony Bevilacqua
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Q: Who is Anthony Bevilacqua?
A: Anthony Bevilacqua was an American cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1988 until his retirement in 2003. He was known for his involvement in the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal.
Q: When was Anthony Bevilacqua born?
A: Anthony Bevilacqua was born on June 17, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York.
Q: What was Anthony Bevilacqua's role in the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal?
A: Anthony Bevilacqua faced criticism and legal action for his handling of cases involving sexual abuse of children by priests during his tenure as Archbishop of Philadelphia. He was accused of covering up the abuse and transferring known abusers to different parishes.
Q: When did Anthony Bevilacqua retire as Archbishop of Philadelphia?
A: Anthony Bevilacqua retired as Archbishop of Philadelphia on October 7, 2003, after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 for bishops.
Q: Did Anthony Bevilacqua face any legal consequences for his actions in the abuse scandal?
A: Anthony Bevilacqua was never personally charged with any crimes related to the sexual abuse scandal. However, in 2012, a grand jury report described him as being involved in a "playbook for concealing the truth" and accused him of shielding abusive priests.