MALTA
Times of Malta

Archbishop Paul Cremona is expected to announce his resignation this morning, although it remains unclear whether this has already been accepted by the Pope.

Mgr Cremona’s resignation is likely to be motivated by ill-health, which has prevented him carrying out his functions to the full over recent years.

The Curia announced it will be holding a press conference this morning although it did not specify whether Mgr Cremona will be addressing it.

According to Canon Law the office will only become vacant when the Pope accepts the resignation.

In this eventuality, the reins of the Church in Malta will temporarily pass into the hands of Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna until the Pope appoints another archbishop.