Pope Leo XIV announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
- Posted on March 10, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Pope Leo XIV announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday.