Brazilian archbishop who allegedly shielded paedophile priests resigns

A Brazilian archbishop has resigned after he was accused of shielding sexually abusive priests.

Brazilian archbishop who allegedly shielded paedophile priests resigns

A Brazilian archbishop has resigned after he was accused of shielding sexually abusive priests.

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paraiba, Monsignor Aldo di Cillo Pagotto, under the article of canon law that allows bishops to retire early for "grave" reasons that make them unfit for office.

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