This is regarding the sexual abuse scandal in Chile. This resignation now awaits acceptance or not from Pope Francis.
https://cruxnow.com/global-church/20...-pope-francis/
Despite these grave scandals and mortal sins by some of Her members, the Church still stands just as our Lord promised.
“And
from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them. Because of this, be vigilant, retaining in memory that throughout three years I did not cease, night and day, with tears, to admonish each and every one of you. (Acts 20:30-31)