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Vatican Accepts Bishop's Resignation Amid Scandalous Allegations

10/7/2025

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The Vatican accepted Ciro Quispe López's resignation, bishop of Juli, Peru, amid allegations of 17 secret mistresses and embezzlement tied to a chicken restaurant chain.
The resignation followed a Vatican investigation prompted by a complaint from López's cleaning lady.
López denies the accusations as a defamation campaign. Paola Ugaz calls it a "real soap opera" and notes abuse of power.

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The Vatican accepted Ciro Quispe López's resignation, bishop of Juli, Peru, amid allegations of 17 secret mistresses and embezzlement tied to a chicken restaurant chain.
The resignation followed a Vatican investigation prompted by a complaint from López's cleaning lady.
López denies the accusations as a defamation campaign. Paola Ugaz calls it a "real soap opera" and notes abuse of power.