Sunday, April 12, 2026

Good Grief!

 Mexican brothel-loving bishop ousted by Pope Leo.

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta charged with visiting brothels and stealing thousands of dollars from his church.


Emanuel Shaleta
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta was suspected of trying to flee San Diego Credit: Chaldean Diocese of St Thomas the Apostle

A California bishop accused of frequenting Mexican brothels and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his church has been ousted by Pope Leo.

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 17 charges, including money laundering and embezzlement, when he appeared before a court earlier this week.

The 69-year-old had been arrested last week at San Diego international airport where he was seemingly trying to flee the country.

Pastor in Mexico.

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