GERMANY
Opposing Views
By Andy Kossak, Fri, October 11, 2013
Apparently one German bishop wasn’t too worried when it came to the cost of renovations at his residence, but Catholics are angry about the price tag that continued to increase and are seeking the bishop’s resignation.
The cost of Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst’s renovation project on his property skyrocketed to $42 million. The new building has been described some by some media outlets as “palatial” and senior members within the Roman Catholic church are calling for the bishop to resign.
Robert Zollitsch, the chairman of the German episcopal conference, said he would discuss the high cost of the building project with Pope Francis next week.
“I am as surprised by these figures as you,” Zollitsch said. “I am mystified by these figures and will say so to the holy father.”
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