Tennessee bishop resigns amid priest complaints and abuse lawsuits.

Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, has resigned following allegations of mishandling sexual abuse allegations and complaints from several priests about his leadership and behavior. The Vatican accepted his resignation, and the archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, was named temporary administrator until a new bishop is installed. Stika is also the subject of at least two lawsuits accusing him of mishandling sexual abuse allegations and seeking to silence accusers. He cited "life-threatening health issues" and the public airing of problems in the diocese as reasons for his resignation.