19-07-2019 23:25 via pittsburgh.cbslocal.com

Former West Virginia Bishop Disciplined By Pope

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia says Pope Francis has issued disciplinary action against its former bishop.
The diocese posted the pope’s decision on its website, saying former bishop Michael Bransfield can’t live within the diocese, can’t participate in any public celebration of the liturgy and must make amends “for some of the harm he caused.”
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