Pope Leo Accepts Resignation Bangued Bishop

Pope Leo accepts resignation Bangued bishop

The Pontiff accepted Jaucian’s resignation on Sunday, November 8, according to the Vatican Press Office. 

Pope Leo accepts resignation of Bangued Bishop Jaucian

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian from his pastoral duties in the Diocese of Bangued in Abra Province, the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bangued bishop

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian as head of the Diocese of Bangued.The Holy See announced the decision on Saturday, Nov. 7, citing Paragraph 2 of Canon 401 of the Code of Canon Law, which covers bishops unable to fulfill their duties because of ill health or other grave reason.In a Facebook post, CBCP News said that Jaucian, 66, was appointed bishop of Bangued on Jan. 5, 2007, received ep…

Pope accepts resignation of Bangued bishop

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Bangued in northern Philippines.