Disgraced US cardinal shamed in Catholic child abuse scandal awarded honour of closing Pope Francis’s coffin

AN AMERICAN cardinal who was disgraced for his role in covering up shocking child abuse will preside over the closing of Pope Francis’ coffin.

Roger Mahony, 89, was stripped of all his administrative and public duties in 2013 over his handling of the abuse scandal.

GettyCardinal Roger Mahony in 2010 in Los Angeles, California[/caption] APPope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in front of St Peter’s Basilica[/caption]

Yet he is listed among the 15 figures who...