Financial mismanagement Archives

Pope ousts leadership of Ecuadorian diocese amid complaints

Apr 28, 2021

Pope Francis responded Wednesday to reports of poor governance and moral failings in the Ecuadorian diocese of Riobamba by not only accepting the resignation of the retiring bishop but that of his heir apparent as well.

By Nicole Winfield

Let’s face it: The modern papacy is an impossible gig

Apr 25, 2021

We live in a time of instant opinion, in which perspective is generally the first casualty of war. Nevertheless, here’s a bit of perspective anyone who follows Vatican news and the Catholic scene ought to try to keep in mind: The papacy, as it’s come to be understood, is an impossible gig.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Pope accepts resignation of French archbishop amid financial challenges

Jan 12, 2021

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Pierre Cattenoz of Avignon, a month after the archbishop celebrated his 75th birthday, amid ongoing questions about his management style and handling of archdiocesan finances.

By Catholic News Service

Auction held at home of late priest who lived like a prince

Aug 30, 2020

An auction was held Saturday at the Lansing-area mansion of a Catholic priest who was accused of embezzling millions of dollars before he died in March while awaiting trial.

By Associated Press

Catholic Charities in Vegas pays $206K to settle fraud probe

Aug 20, 2020

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has agreed to pay more than $206,000 to settle a federal fraud investigation that focused on community service grants for Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs in 2014 and 2015, authorities said Wednesday.

By Ken Ritter

Church immigration aide gets prison for defrauding people

Feb 4, 2020

An immigrant who worked for the Catholic Church in Kalamazoo was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison Monday for stealing fees from other immigrants who sought help to stay or work in the country.

By Associated Press

Judgment Day: New book claims Vatican close to financial ruin

Oct 22, 2019

An Italian author who was once tried and acquitted by a Vatican court for publishing leaked documents is claiming in a new book that decades of mismanagement, shady deals and decreasing donations will leave the Vatican no choice but to default.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Former finance director sues Catholic Diocese of Jackson

Oct 17, 2019

The former finance director of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson said in a lawsuit that the diocese fired him in retaliation for his complaints over budget practices, something the diocese disputes.

By Associated Press