Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Dominique Rey of Frejus-Toulon
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dominique Rey of Frejus-Toulon, a move that follows years of Vatican scrutiny regarding his approach to clerical ordinations using pre-Vatican II liturgical books and other concerns. The resignation, which was announced on January 7, 2025, comes after a lengthy period of tensions between the bishop and the Vatican, particularly after the suspension of ordinations in the diocese in 2022.
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, following years of Vatican scrutiny over his support for the Traditional Latin Mass and ordinations using pre-Vatican II liturgical books. (Via YouTube)
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1/7/2025 (1 year ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Pope Francis, Bishop Dominique Rey
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