Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish - AP News
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Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a US bishop accused of embezzling $270,000 from a parish.
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Oscar Cantú of the Diocese of San Jose, California, according to the Vatican. Cantú is accused of embezzling $270,000 from his former parish in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before his transfer to San Jose in 2019. The Vatican did not provide a specific reason for the resignation, stating it was accepted under Canon 401.2, which allows bishops to resign for reasons rendering them "less able to fulfill their office." This development follows an investigation into the financial allegations.
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Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Oscar Cantú following an investigation into financial allegations.
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