Pope begins purge in Chile as bishop resigns over abuse scandal
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the bishop at the centre of Chile’s clerical sex abuse scandal as he launches the purge of a church that has lost its credibility in the country after accusations of abuse and cover-up.
Name: Gonzalo Duarte
Continent: South America
Country: Chile
Company: Roman Catholic Church
Branch: Religion
Position: Bishop
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: June 10, 2018, 10:00pm
Resignation Date: June 10, 2018, 10:00pm