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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak, whose diocese has been rocked for weeks by reports of a gay orgy in a priestâs apartment.
Before becoming pope, Francis supported extending legal protections to gay couples in Argentina. Those comments are now putting the Vatican in a bind.
Francis apologized for not greeting well-wishers at his weekly general audience, pointing a finger at "this lady called COVID, who does us so much harm."
The Holy See said Pope Francis does not meet with political figures in election periods.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The investigation serves a fresh blow to the Catholic Church amid ongoing sex abuse scandals.
Greg Burke will replace Father Federico Lombardi as the pope's official spokesperson.
Happy Anniversary, Pope Francis!