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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Franklin Briceo

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Peruvian bishop accused of ignoring abuse

Peru Church Abuses - (Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of an influential Peruvian bishop, who has come under criticism for not doing enough to stop abuses committed by a conservative Catholic movement that was recently disbanded by the Vatican.

Peru’s Bishops Conference said Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos from the diocese of Trujillo, will be replaced by the Jesuit bishop Gilberto Vizcarra. A reason for the Pope’s decision was not provided.

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