Pope Francis accepts the resignation of the bishop of Cuddapah, India
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Prasad Gallela, of Cuddapah, in Andhra Pradesh. In his place, the pontiff appointed Gali Bali, Bishop emeritus of Guntur, as administrator sede vacante of the diocese. The resignation is due to the civil investigation into Bishop Gallela, who was the object of a criminal complaint for allegedly using diocesan funds to maintain an alleged “wife” and adult son. Two lay members of Gallela’s diocese brought charges against […]