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Is Pope Leo bringing back episcopal due process?

The resignation of Bishop Syukur may show a return to canonical discipline.

Ed. Condon
Jan 27, 2026
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The resignation last week of Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of the Indonesian Diocese of Bogor came as a surprise to Catholics in the country and abroad.

Pope Leo. Image credit: Vatican media.

The 63-year old had no health issues and was leaving office without any indication of what he would do next.

And, with Rome announcing the appointment of an apostolic …

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