MALTA
Malta Independent
Archbishop resigns due to poor health, says he started thinking about stepping down two years ago
The Vatican has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Mgr Paul Cremona, the Apostolic Nuncio Mgr Aldo Cavalli confirmed this morning during a press conference.
Mgr Cavalli said the process to choose a successor usually takes three to five months.
Archbishop Emeritus Cremona confirmed that he resigned for health reasons. He said the “first inkling” that it was time to step down was two years ago when he succumbed to exhaustion. The resignation letter was sent to Pope Francis “several weeks ago” and is effective from today.
“I am at peace with God for taking the right decision. It was an honour to lead the Church for almost eight years. I thank God for the good I may have done, I thank him for sending people to help me. I have no rancour for anyone in my heart. I am at the service of my successor.”
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