"Bishop of Bling" Suspended By the Vatican

Accused of spending $42 million to renovate his official residence

Reason Staff | 10.24.2013 10:10 AM

The Vatican has suspended a senior German Church leader dubbed the "bishop of bling" by the media over his alleged lavish spending.

Bishop of Limburg Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst is accused of spending more than 31m euros (£26m; $42m) on renovating his official residence.

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"Bishop of Bling" Suspended By the Vatican

Accused of spending $42 million to renovate his official residence

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