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San Diego Chaldean bishop accused of embezzlement, brothel visits, amid Vatican investigation
February 20, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The Vatican has conducted an investigation into allegations of misconduct against a Chaldean Catholic bishop, and the prelate has submitted his resignation, The Pillar reported.
Born in 1956 and ordained a priest in 1984, Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta was named the Chaldean Catholic bishop of Toronto in 2015 and the bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego in 2017.
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