The bishop of Augsburg in southern Germany has offered to resign following accusations that he hit children, Church officials say.
Bishop Walter Mixa told the Pope in a resignation letter that his diocese needed a "new start".
The bishop at first denied hitting children before saying he may have slapped them, and apologising.
A stream of abuse allegations in Europe and beyond has rocked the Roman Catholic Church in recent months.
On Thursday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of the bishop of Kildare in Ireland - Bishop James Moriarty - who said he wanted to play a part in creating a "new beginning" following scandals there.
Earlier this week the Pope also accepted the resignation of US Bishop John Favalora of Miami, who has been accused of covering up abuse cases.
On Wednesday the Pope promised to "take action" over abuse against children by priests, in his most direct remarks to date on the recent allegations."
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8636625.stm
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