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The Bishop of Kilmore has paid tribute to former Cardinal Sean Brady after it was announced today that Pope Frances has accepted his resignation as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland in line with canon law following his 65th birthday.
Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin now automatically succeeds to both positions under canon law.
Bishop Leo O’Reilly said it was a “sad day” for him personally and for Dr Brady’s many friends in his native Diocese of Kilmore.
“I have known and worked closely with Cardinal Seán, firstly as a colleague on the staff of Saint Patrick’s College, Cavan, as a fellow priest of the Diocese of Kilmore and, since my appointment as Bishop of Kilmore in 1998. On this day of mixed emotion, I wish to acknowledge Cardinal Seán’s innate decency and personal kindness, and I will miss his support, wisdom and outstanding leadership of the Bishops’ Conference.
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