Pope replaces bishop accused in sexual misconduct
30-Aug-2021
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An Australian bishop has been replaced by Pope Francis amidst a Vatican investigation. The Vatican said Francis accepted Bishop Christopher Alan Saunders' resignation as head of the Broome diocese in Western Australia.
Australian media have quoted Saunders as strongly denying any wrongdoing and voluntarily offering to step aside. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that police and prosecutors decided against filing criminal charges.
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