Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000

Bishop arrested trying to leave US, accused of embezzling $270K from parish

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty on Monday to 16 felony charges, including money laundering.

What to know about the embezzlement charges facing a former Chaldean Catholic bishop in California

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in California has resigned and pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and money laundering after prosecutors said he took more than $270,000 from

Chaldean bishop pleads not guilty to felony charges, as resignation announced

Bishop Shaleta is due back in court for a preliminary hearing April 27, "with an estimated duration of one and a half days."

Pope announces resignation of U.S. bishop accused of embezzling $270,000 from California parish

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday.

Pope accepts resignation of Chaldean leaders after US bishop faces felony charges

Chaldean Catholic Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta was arrested Thursday at the San Diego International Airport on charges of embezzlement and money laundering.