IRELAND
Belfast Telegraph
08 SEPTEMBER 2014
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
The senior churchman whose final years as a clerical leader were dogged by abuse scandals, announced plans to step down on age grounds last month after turning 75, the standard retirement age in the church.
Archbishop Eamon Martin will take over the role as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland – the 116th man to fill the role.
“I am looking forward to retirement and, no doubt, it will take me some time to get used to it, but it will be good to have more time for family, friends and to follow the football,” Cardinal Brady said.
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