Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst
Diocese wants to hold ‘bling’ bishop accountable for excesses
By Tom Heneghan — July 24, 2015
PARIS (RNS) His German Catholic diocese wants to make him responsible for almost $5 million in losses incurred during the luxury makeover of his residence and office.
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.
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.
Bishop’s suspension a symptom of German Catholic Church’s wealth
By Nele Mailin Obermueller — October 23, 2013
(RNS) As the new pontiff tries to reform the way the church does business, German dioceses, which reportedly include the world's wealthiest in Cologne, are chafing under the new direction as membership numbers continue to dwindle.
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