Church: Pope accepts resignation from Bishop Bode of Osnabrück

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode, who has been criticized for dealing with cases of abuse, will leave the diocese of Osnabrück. Pope Francis accepted the bishop’s resignation, the Vatican announced on Saturday without giving any reasons.

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode, who has been criticized for dealing with cases of abuse, will leave the diocese of Osnabrück. Pope Francis accepted the bishop’s resignation, the Vatican announced on Saturday without giving any reasons.

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