Brazilian archbishop in sex abuse case resigns

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Brazilian archbishop accused of shielding sexually abusive priests.

Monsignor Aldo di Cillo Pagotto, 66, the archbishop of Paraiba, resigned under the article of canon law that allows bishops to retire early for “grave” reasons that make them unfit for office.

Francis appointed an administrator to run the archdiocese until a permanent replacement is found.