While he has defended his record, arguing that he removed priests accused of sexual abuse of minors from ministry in Pittsburgh, the cardinal has previously acknowledged that in other cases, he came up short.

The 58-year-old priest and his small parish were caught in the middle of the fighting, ultimately becoming another target of government forces.

The most common decade of birth for alleged abusers was the 1930s, and the most common decade of ordination was the 1960s. This profile has not changed since the sexual abuse crisis made headlines in 2002.

Organizers report that inmates in at least 17 states planned to join the protest.

Inspired by Medellín, María del Carmen Moncayo de Villaseñor and María Luisa Arroyo de Ramírez founded the association in Mexico City in 1973.

Father Edward Reese said he believes Senator McCain would want to leave his fellow Americans with a request for civility and respect in the nation’s political life.