Pope Leo accepts resignation of embattled New Orleans archbishop, Gregory Aymond

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio Vargas in New OrleansFebruary 11, 2026 at 03:32 PM

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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans on Wednesday, following the conclusion of meetings with clergy abuse survivors. Aymond, who had submitted his resignation upon turning 75 in November 2024, remained in place to oversee the archdiocese's bankruptcy case stemming from the clergy abuse crisis. In December, the archdiocese agreed to a $305 million settlement with approximately 600 survivors. James Checchio, formerly the bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey, will succeed Aymond, after having been appointed to administer alongside Aymond. Aymond, who became archbishop in 2009, had hoped to resolve the bankruptcy for a much smaller sum but the settlement grew after a reform campaign.

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