IRELAND
Irish Times
Patsy McGarry
Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán Brady as Archbishop of Armagh and Catholic Primate of All Ireland.
Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin automatically succeeds to both positions under canon law.
Cardinal Brady, who was 75 on August 16th last, submitted his resignation letter in July. As also required by canon law, every bishop must do so on reaching the age of 75. However he remains a cardinal for life and may take part in papal elections (conclaves) until he is 80.
In a statement this morning, Cardinal Brady congratulated Dr Martin and thanked the priests and people of the Armagh archdiocese and of Ireland as well as members of the other churches for “their welcome, friendship and so much kindness over many years.”
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