Bishop Julio Parrilla Díaz (L) and Father Gerardo Miguel Nieves Loja (R), whose resignations as Bishop and Coadjutor Bishop Elect, respectively, of Riobamba were accepted April 28, 2021. Credit:

Bishop Julio Parrilla Díaz (L) and Father Gerardo Miguel Nieves Loja (R), whose resignations as Bishop and Coadjutor Bishop Elect, respectively, of Riobamba were accepted April 28, 2021.

The Associated Press coverage of the resignations said Pope Francis had sacked “the leadership of the Ecuadorian diocese amid complaints” and in response to allegations of bad governance and moral failures.