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Update 3 – Pope accepts resignation – Archbishop started thinking of resignation two years ago

Updated, adds prime minister’s, Opposition leader’s reaction – The Pope has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Paul Cremona, the Apostolic Nuncio, Mgr Aldo Cavalli said.

The acceptance of the resignation was announced this morning at a press conference attended by Mgr Cremona himself.

Mgr Cavalli said the Archbishop had resigned for health reasons. He has acquired the title of Archbishop Emeritus of Malta.

The Nuncio said the Pope had thanked the Archbishop and praised him for his human warmth and spiritual closeness to the people.