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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?

Mar 27, 2023

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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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