Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a West Virginia bishop, Michael Bransfield, and at the same time authorised a fellow bishop to investigate allegations that Bransfield sexually harassed adults.
Bransfield had been implicated in 2012 in an infamous Philadelphia priestly sex abuse case, but he denied ever abusing anyone and claimed vindication years ago. He continued with his ministry until he offered to retire, as required, when he turned 75 last week.
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