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Embattled US Catholic bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits

Bishop Richard Stika speaks during a service on Saturday, 31st July, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Vatican City AP The Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, resigned under pressure Tuesday following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations and several of his priests complained about his leadership and behaviour, sparking a Vatican investigation. Pope Francis accepted Bishop Richard Stika’s resignation, according to a one-line statement from the Vatican. At 65, Stika is still 10 […]