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June 20, 2017

Indonesian priests seek Vatican help in row with bishop over church funds

69 priests in the Diocese of Ruteng resigned from their posts June 12 after accusing their bishop, Bishop Hubertus Leteng, of embezzling more than $100,000 of church funds for personal use.

RUTENG, Indonesia – A group of priests in Indonesia's Ruteng Diocese appealed to the Vatican to intervene and resolve a dispute with their bishop, whom they accuse of misappropriating more than $100,000 in church funds.

Published in International
June 15, 2017

Dozens of Indonesian priests resign after accusing bishop of embezzlement

69 priests in the Diocese of Ruteng resigned from their posts after accusing their bishop, Bishop Hubertus Leteng, of embezzling more than $100,000 of church funds for personal use.

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Dozens of Indonesian priests have quit their posts after accusing a bishop on the Catholic majority island of Flores of embezzling more than $100,000 of church funds for personal use.

Published in International