Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of one of the most influential figures of the Catholic Church in the United States: Cardinal Seàn Patrick O'Malley. He is also a founding member of the Pope's inner circle of advisors called the Council of Cardinals.
At the end of June, Cardinal O'Malley turned 80 years old, making him unable to vote in a future conclave. O'Malley's resignation marks the end of his over 20-year tenure as Archbishop of Boston. And the Pope has announced his replacement.
The Archdiocese of Boston will now be led by Richard Henning, formerly the Bishop of the Diocese of Providence. He was first appointed as a bishop in New York in 2018.
Despite Cardinal O'Malley's resignation as Archbishop, for now, he will remain on the Pope's anti-abuse commission.
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