Diocesan bankruptcies could require Vatican approval, Vatican official reminds bishops Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 23, 2020 / 01:50 pm (CNA).- The Vatican has written to the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, to remind dioceses that filing for bankruptcy could require the consent of the Holy See. Read more about Diocesan bankruptcies could require Vatican approval, Vatican official reminds bishops