Pope Accepts Bishop's Resignation Amid Embezzlement Charges

0:00On March 10th, Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Saleda, the Caudien Catholic Bishop of San Diego, California. The Vatican made the announcement on Tuesday, following the Bishop's arrest last week on embezzlement charges. San Diego County Sheriff's Office arrested the 69-year-old Bishop on March 5th at the International Airport as he tried to board a flight out of the country. Authorities acted on a tip from someone at his church, St. Peter Childean Church, who provided evidence of possible fun misuse. He's now held on $125,000 bail, facing eight counts including money laundering and aggravated white collar crime. The Bishop has a long history in the church, ordained as a priest in Detroit, back in 1984, and appointed to lead the San Diego diocese in 2017. So far, there's been no response from the parish or his legal team when reached for common. The Vatican held off on the public announcement until Tuesday, even though the Pope accepted the resignation back in February.

1:01Officials say they wanted to avoid any impact on the ongoing police probe. In the meantime, Pope Leo named Bishop Sayed Hanna Syrup as temporary administrator for the diocese. This swift Vatican move underscores their commitment to addressing serious allegations promptly, leaving the legal process to unfold in California. Courts.