German Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst speaks at Limburg Cathedral in Limburg, Germany, in August 2012. Coined the "Bling Bishop," Tebartz-van Elst has been suspended from his position while he is under investigation for spending $42 million on renovations to his residence.
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German Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst speaks at Limburg Cathedral in Limburg, Germany, in August 2012. Coined the "Bling Bishop," Tebartz-van Elst has been suspended from his position while he is under investigation for spending $42 million on renovations to his residence.
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Tebartz-van Elst speaks in the chapel of the Old Vicariate in Limburg in December 2012.
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Tebartz-van Elst speaks in the chapel of the Old Vicariate in Limburg in December 2012.
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People walk past Tebartz-van Elst's residence on October 17.
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People walk past Tebartz-van Elst's residence on October 17.
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Tebartz-van Elst sits during a pontifical Mass at Sankt Angela-School in Limburg on September 15.
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Tebartz-van Elst sits during a pontifical Mass at Sankt Angela-School in Limburg on September 15.
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Tebartz-van Elst walks with clergy at the German Bishops' Conference in Fulda, Germany, on September 26.
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Tebartz-van Elst walks with clergy at the German Bishops' Conference in Fulda, Germany, on September 26.
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Tebartz-van Elst leaves the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City in October 2012.
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Tebartz-van Elst leaves the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City in October 2012.
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Tebartz-van-Elst in the inner courtyard of his residence in December 2012.
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Tebartz-van-Elst in the inner courtyard of his residence in December 2012.
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Protesters pray and sing in front of the new residence of the bishop to protest against him on October 13.
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Protesters pray and sing in front of the new residence of the bishop to protest against him on October 13.
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A paper addressed to Tebartz-van Elst and referring to German theologian Martin Luther is posted at his chapel on October 13.
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A paper addressed to Tebartz-van Elst and referring to German theologian Martin Luther is posted at his chapel on October 13.
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Tebartz-van Elst in his private chapel on December 12, 2012
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Tebartz-van Elst in his private chapel on December 12, 2012
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An aerial view shows the newly constructed seat of Tebartz-van Elst on October 9.
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An aerial view shows the newly constructed seat of Tebartz-van Elst on October 9.
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