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Bishops elect Skylstad new president amid bankruptcy plans
U S bishops chose Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane as conference president on the first ballot. He had announced his diocese will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over abuse claims and has released names of accused priests while pledging outreach to victims. Chicago Cardinal Francis George was named vice president for the coming term.
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