Pope Francis fired ‘Bishop Bling.’ Will more follow?
David Gibson
(RNS) The news that Pope Francis fired or accepted the resignation of the German churchman known as Bishop Bling because of his big-spending ways has touched off speculation among Catholics that other dismissals could be in the offing.
Heres the answer in four words: Perhaps, but probably not.
Recent history shows why: Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City, Mo., remains in office 18 months after his conviction and $1.4 million spent on his defense for failing to report a priest suspected of abuse. Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony enjoys a high-profile retirement in spite of the disapproval of his own successor over Mahonys abuse record. Similarly, Cardinal Bernard Law, formerly of Boston, is still living a gilded existence in Rome years after he was plucked from the U.S. amid the clergy abuse scandal.
http://www.religionnews.com/2014/03/26/analysis-pope-francis-fired-bishop-bling-will-follow/