Pope Francis has accepted the
resignation of a Mexican bishop who reportedly shielded a priest accused
of sexually molesting an 11-year-old boy, and on Wednesday the Vatican
announced that a Brazilian archbishop who spent $600,000 on renovations
to his home and offices had been dismissed.
The moves are the latest signs that Francis is pursuing a
hierarchical housecleaning that aims to address the heart of the clergy
sex abuse scandal — accountability for bishops — while also removing
prelates who don’t reflect the humble and simple lifestyle he says
is key to promoting the Gospel.
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