Why did Pope Francis accept Bishop Bode’s resignation?

Was it because of Germany’s synodal way, same-sex blessings, or his handling of abuse cases?

What reason did the Vatican give when it made the surprise announcement Saturday that Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of one of Germany’s most prominent bishops?

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode at a plenary session of the synodal way in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 9, 2022. © Synodaler Weg/Maximilian von Lachner.

The answer: none whatsoever. 

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