Your current location:HOME >health >Pope Francis appoints new bishop in Tennessee after former bishop's resignation under pressure 正文
TIME:2024-05-08 05:18:41 Source: Internet compilationEdit:health
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxvill
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, almost a year after the previous bishop resigned under pressure following claims he mishandled sex abuse allegations.
The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor or the circumstances under which he left the post.
Bishop-elect Beckman is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville where he has served as pastor of Saint Henry parish since 2015, according to the announcement. He earned his master’s degree in religious studies from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium in 1989 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990 for the Diocese of Nashville.
Pope Francis accepted Bishop Richard Stika’s resignation last June, closing a turbulent chapter for the southern U.S. diocese that was marked by a remarkable revolt by some of its priests. They accused Stika of abusing his authority during his 14 years as bishop of Knoxville and protecting a seminarian accused of sexual misconduct.
They appealed to the Vatican for “merciful relief” in 2021, citing their own mental health, sparking a Vatican investigation that led to Stika’s resignation.
In media interviews, Stika strongly defended his actions and his leadership, saying he worked to bring unity in the diocese.
Boy Scouts of America changes name after 114 years to 'boost inclusion'2024-05-08 05:14
EastEnders SPOILER: Walford resident don fancy dress for Whitney and Zack's 'sten2024-05-08 04:30
Australian police shoot dead a 162024-05-08 03:47
Đurić scores twice as Monza hits Lazio's Champions League hopes in 22024-05-08 03:43
St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full2024-05-08 03:37
Max Verstappen ties Alain Prost's record with 6th pole2024-05-08 03:31
Rio de Janeiro set for Madonna’s massive Copacabana beach concert that will be her biggest ever2024-05-08 03:29
Aaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 32024-05-08 03:18
Vladimir Putin is sworn in for his fifth term as president at glittering ceremony in front of hand2024-05-08 02:47
Channing Tatum brands ex2024-05-08 02:43
Rachel Reeves hints Labour's 'anti2024-05-08 05:12
Rumer Willis praises mom Demi Moore's 'bangin' body after actress, 61, flaunts it in leopard2024-05-08 05:10
Russell Brand says he's been baptised in the Thames. But why will no church admit doing it?2024-05-08 04:58
Chris Hemsworth keeps it casual as he and his wife Elsa Pataky jet out of Australia for his much2024-05-08 04:46
Arrested US soldier awaiting hearing in Russia on theft charges2024-05-08 04:05
Australian police shoot dead a 162024-05-08 04:04
Missouri man charged in 1966 killing in suburban Chicago, based on DNA evidence2024-05-08 03:52
Texas floods: Rescue works underway as forecasters predict more rainfall2024-05-08 03:19
Too much water, and not enough: Brazil's flooded south struggles to find basic goods2024-05-08 02:50
Means tosses seven shutout innings in season debut, Orioles beat Reds 22024-05-08 02:39