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Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, 66

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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, 66, due to health reasons. Wiesemann had been leading the Diocese of Speyer since 2008.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope León XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope accepts Wiesemann's resignation

Earlier version, Wednesday 19 August

Pope accepts Wiesemann's resignation as bishop of Speyer

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 19, 3:23 AM DOMRADIO.DE "Nun aber muss ich in meinem Leben noch einmal aufbrechen" / Papst Leo XIV. nimmt Rücktritt von Speyerer Bischof Wiesemann an
  2. Aug 19, 4:30 AM ACI Stampa Papa Leone XIV accetta la rinuncia di monsignor Wiesemann alla guida della diocesi tedesca di Speyer
  3. Aug 19, 2:50 AM InfoVaticana León XIV acepta la renuncia por motivos de salud del obispo alemán Karl-Heinz Wiesemann
  4. Aug 19, 8:35 AM Religión Digital El Papa acepta la renuncia, a los 66 años, de monseñor Wiesemann, uno de los obispos alemanes más aperturistas
  5. Aug 19, 9:09 AM Vida Nueva La Conferencia Episcopal Alemana reconoce la labor del obispo Wiesemann, retirado prematuramente con 66 años
  6. Aug 19, 11:14 AM ACI Prensa Renuncia inesperadamente Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, obispo alemán de 66 años

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