Bishop resigns after Vatican probes allegation he had mistress and siphoned off $124k

A Catholic bishop has resigned following reports he had a mistress and siphoned off more than $100,000 in church funds.

Bishop resigns after Vatican probes allegation he had mistress and siphoned off $124k
Wed, 11 Oct, 2017 - 14:57

A Catholic bishop has resigned following reports he had a mistress and siphoned off more than $100,000 in church funds.

Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Hubertus Leteng of Ruteng in Indonesia.

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