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Second German bishop in two weeks resigns, citing ‘toll of office’

The departure comes exactly two weeks after the resignation of a 66-year-old bishop who cited “psychological strain.”

Luke Coppen
Sep 02, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV accepted Wednesday another early resignation of a German diocesan bishop, who cited the toll of office as a reason for stepping down.

Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers of Dresden-Meissen announces his resignation on Sept. 2, 2026. Credit: Screenshot from @BistumDresdenMeissen YouTube channel.

The Holy See press office announced Sept. 2 that the pop…

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