Controversial Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, Dominique Rey, Resigns After Vatican Criticism - PRESS AI WORLD
PRESSAI
Politics

Controversial Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, Dominique Rey, Resigns After Vatican Criticism

share-iconWednesday, January 08 comment-icon1 week ago 8 views
News sources:
lemondeLEMONDE
Controversial Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, Dominique Rey, Resigns After Vatican Criticism

Credited from: LEMONDE

  • Dominique Rey, bishop of the diocese of Fréjus-Toulon, submitted his resignation on January 7, which Pope Francis accepted immediately.
  • His resignation was anticipated by the Vatican due to criticism regarding his management, including poor finances and community control issues.
  • In June 2022, Pope Francis prohibited Rey from ordaining new priests and initiated an apostolic investigation.
  • Bishop François Touvet was appointed as coadjutor to assist in governance, highlighting Rey's diminishing authority.
  • Although Rey was expected to serve until 2027, he had previously resisted resigning until now.

For more details, visit the original article here.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE:

nav-post-picture
nav-post-picture