Bishop Stika of Knoxville resigns early amid Vatican investigation into abuse cover-up and financial mismanagement

Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, 65, has resigned from pastoral governance of the diocese, after he has faced media interest in alleged sexual abuse cover-up and financial mismanagement.

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