IRELAND
Irish Times
Genevieve Carbery
Fri, Aug 15, 2014
Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Cardinal Seán Brady, has confirmed that he offered his resignation as Archbishop of Armagh to Pope Francis last month.
In a statement Cardinal Brady said the offer was made to the pope in anticipation of his 75th birthday tomorrow.
Cardinal Brady said he did so “in accordance with Canon Law”.
As soon as his regination is accepted by Pope Francis, Archbishop Eamon Martin will become Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, he said.
Eamon Martin is Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh and was appointed to the role in January 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Cardinal Brady said he looked forward to “the day when my resignation will be accepted and when “Archbishop Eamon will take over”.
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