Pope Francis accepts resignation of French Bishop Rey over use of pre-Vatican II liturgical practices.

Pope Francis accepted the early resignation of French Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, following scrutiny over his use of pre-Vatican II liturgical books for ordinations. François Touvet, who was appointed coadjutor bishop in November 2023, will succeed Rey. The Vatican had halted all ordinations in the diocese in 2022 due to various concerns.

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