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Cardinal Seán Brady The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has confirmed he has offered his resignation as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland to Pope Francis.
Cardinal Of Ireland Offers Resignation Letter To The Pope
In a statement issued this morning, Brady confirmed he offered his resignation to the Pontiff last month in accordance with the requirement under Canon Law that he retire at the age of 75 which he will turn tomorrow.
Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month.
All cardinals are obliged to offer to resign when they reach 75 birthday, but the pope decides whether to accept it.
His tenure has been beset by clerical child sex abuse scandals and claims that he helped to cover up one case.
Cardinal Brady said on Friday he looked forward to his resignation being accepted.
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Cardinal Of Ireland Offers Resignation Letter To The Pope
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- See more at: http://aitonline.tv/post-cardinal_of_ireland_offers_resignation_letter_to_the_pope#sthash.oxEg7Wlg.dpufCardinal Seán Brady The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has confirmed he has offered his resignation as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland to Pope Francis.
In a statement issued this morning, Brady
confirmed he offered his resignation to the Pontiff last month in
accordance with the requirement under Canon Law that he retire at the
age of 75 which he will turn tomorrow.
Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month.
All cardinals are obliged to offer to resign when they reach 75 birthday, but the pope decides whether to accept it.
His tenure has been beset by clerical child sex abuse scandals and claims that he helped to cover up one case.
Cardinal Brady said on Friday he looked forward to his resignation being accepted.
Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month.
All cardinals are obliged to offer to resign when they reach 75 birthday, but the pope decides whether to accept it.
His tenure has been beset by clerical child sex abuse scandals and claims that he helped to cover up one case.
Cardinal Brady said on Friday he looked forward to his resignation being accepted.
Cardinal Of Ireland Offers Resignation Letter To The Pope
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- See more at: http://aitonline.tv/post-cardinal_of_ireland_offers_resignation_letter_to_the_pope#sthash.oxEg7Wlg.dpufCardinal Seán Brady The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has confirmed he has offered his resignation as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland to Pope Francis.
In a statement issued this morning, Brady
confirmed he offered his resignation to the Pontiff last month in
accordance with the requirement under Canon Law that he retire at the
age of 75 which he will turn tomorrow.
Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month.
All cardinals are obliged to offer to resign when they reach 75 birthday, but the pope decides whether to accept it.
His tenure has been beset by clerical child sex abuse scandals and claims that he helped to cover up one case.
Cardinal Brady said on Friday he looked forward to his resignation being accepted.
Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month.
All cardinals are obliged to offer to resign when they reach 75 birthday, but the pope decides whether to accept it.
His tenure has been beset by clerical child sex abuse scandals and claims that he helped to cover up one case.
Cardinal Brady said on Friday he looked forward to his resignation being accepted.
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