Bishop Bling
Ousted “Bling Bishop” makes soft landing in Vatican
By David Gibson — February 10, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The German churchman christened the “Bishop of Bling” by the media for lavish expenditures he made on his residence and church offices has quietly been given a low-level post at the Vatican.
From Beacon Hill to ‘Bishop Bling,’ clergy housing faces new scrutiny
By David Gibson — April 1, 2014
(RNS) The so-called “Francis effect” may be real, at least when it comes to clerical housing, and could be coming to a church near you. Here are some of the latest controversies over clerical lifestyles.
After ‘Bishop Bling’ scandal, Vatican silent on Atlanta archbishop’s $2.2 million mansion
By Josephine McKenna — April 1, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Vatican officials declined to comment on a new $2.2 million residence built for Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory, but the episode is particularly embarrassing since Francis fired a German bishop for a lavish $43 million mansion.
Pope Francis summons ‘Bishop Bling’ to the Vatican for private talks
By Eric J. Lyman — March 28, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Vatican sources confirmed Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst met with the pontiff at the Apostolic Palace but released no information about what the two men discussed.
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis fired ‘Bishop Bling.’ Will more follow?
By David Gibson — March 26, 2014
(RNS) The news that Pope Francis has fired the German churchman known as “Bishop Bling” set off speculation that other dismissals could be in the offing. Don’t hold your breath. Here’s why.
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