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Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By  CHRISTOPHER WEBER and DEEPA BHARATHMarch 10, 2026 at 07:23 PM
Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of San Diego on Tuesday. The resignation follows Shaleta's arrest and arraignment on 16 felony charges, including embezzlement and money laundering. Shaleta is accused of embezzling $270,000 from St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, California. He pleaded not guilty during a Monday hearing. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shaleta at the San Diego International Airport on Thursday as he was allegedly attempting to leave the country. The investigation began after someone from Shaleta’s church provided documentation suggesting embezzlement.

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Joel Madero 30% Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti 30% San Diego County Sheriff’s Office 40% El Cajon, California ×250% St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral ×260% San Diego, California ×370% Vatican ×270% Emanuel Shaleta ×380% Pope Leo XIV ×490%

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