Pope accepts resignation of Uruguayan bishop accused of sexual misconduct
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Bishop Francisco Barbosa

Vatican City, Jul 1, 2009 / 02:29 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Francisco Domingo Barbosa Da Silveira of Minas in Uruguay, in accord with canon 401, paragraph 2, after large numbers of the diocesan clergy accused their bishop of sexual misconduct.
 
Canon 401, paragraph 2 states : “A diocesan Bishop who, because of illness or some other grave reason, has become unsuited for the fulfillment of his office, is earnestly requested to offer his resignation from office.” The grave reason in this case would be the accusations made against the bishop of homosexual conduct.
 
The Case
 
The accusations against Bishop Barbosa were made known last Friday after a court investigation the prelate requested as a victim of extortion. "Two adults with criminal backgrounds were charged with the crime” and allegedly were involved in homosexual liaisons with the bishop.  Judge Daniel Erserguer found them guilty and sentenced them to prison.
 
Bishop Francisco Barbosa is popular in Uruguay although he holds some controversial theological positions, as manifested by his episcopal motto, “Gotta keep moving on,” which is taken from a pop-song. The refrain to the song is often used by a pro-abortion coalition as their slogan.

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Published by: Marae Arawaia
Kiribati 07/06/2009 10:23 PM EST
Im very sad of this news and I think, this bishop need more prayer.
Let us pray for him.

Thanks.
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Published by: christopher moreno
fresno ca usa 07/06/2009 06:37 PM EST
The tactics of the enemy is forever trying to destroy the church. We must always keep the church and each other in prayer. Hebrews 3:13 "Encourage yourselves daily while it is still today,so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin.
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Published by: Jude Gentile
Syracuse, NY, USA 07/03/2009 11:24 AM EST
The bishop was apparently a modernist anyway. It's too bad he brought more scandal upon the Church.
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Published by: Maria Trujillo
Plantation/FL/USA 07/01/2009 02:53 PM EST
I hope the bishop was offered the opportunity, in accord with charity, to retire as bishop to a monastery of Pope Benedict's choosing where his constant penance might have worked to the good of those of his orientation.
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