Limburg bishop's €31 m home upsets many Catholics

German media outlets, including Deutschlandfunk, are giving prominence today to the controversy that has been sparked by the newly built residence for the Bishop of Limburg, Tebartz van Elst.

The resiedence with diocesan offices has cost €31 million to build.

A number of priests and assocations in the diocese have called for the resignation of the bishop. They have also asked the German Bishops' Conference to make a statement. 

Tebartz van Elst was appointed bishop in November 2007.