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August 31, 2009

August 31, 2009

Pope accepts resignation of Scranton bishop for health reasons

WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph F. Martino, 63, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Scranton, Pa., for health reasons.

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