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 BOSTON (AP) - Two American archbishops at the forefront of the response to the clergy sex abuse scandal — one praised for his efforts to heal wounds in the Boston Archdiocese and the other now overseeing worldwide abuse claims — were among 15 men named cardinals Wednesday by Pope Benedict XVI.
Sean P. O'Malley, 61, who became archbishop in Boston after Cardinal Bernard Law was pressured to resign over his handling of abuse allegations, said he was "deeply humbled and honored" to be chosen.
"Together, we have faced many challenges and I look forward to continuing our work together towards strengthening our Church," O'Malley said in a statement.
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