A Catholic bishop, involved in helping the Royal Commission into historic abuse in state care, has offered his resignation to the Pope.
RNZ understands the Pope will accept Bishop Charles Drennan's resignation later tonight.
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The Catholic Church said it's unable to comment on the situation until that resignation is accepted.
Bishop Drennan is based in Palmerston North and is also a member of Te Rōpū Tautoko - the group set up by the Catholic Church to liaise with the Royal Commission of inquiry.
