Exclusive: Pope says he could accept more resignations over Chile sex abuse

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has said he could accept the resignations of more Chilean bishops following a sexual abuse scandal that has shattered the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church in the South American country. The pope has already accepted the resignations of three bishops, and all Chile's remaining bishops have offered to resign after allegations that the abuse, including of children, was covered up. Asked whether he would accept more resignations, the pontiff said: "Maybe some." "I still have to accept the resignations of two (bishops) who have exceeded the age limit.

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