By CBS3 Staff
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The leader of the Philadelphia Archdiocese’ 1.4 million Catholics has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis. Archbishop Charles Chaput is turning 75 this week and a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia confirmed, a letter must be submitted when a bishop reaches the age of 75.
This move was first reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
READ MORE: Woman Beaten To Death With Pipe In Old City 'Workplace Violence' Attack, Sources SayChaput has been credited with stabilizing the church’s finances, while downsizing its physical footprint.
READ MORE: 2 Killed In Camden County Crash Involving Fire Truck“Whether it is accepted and how long it might take for a new archbishop to be named by the Vatican can’t predicted,” Archdiocese of Philadelphia Spokesperson, Ken Gavin told Eyewitness News
MORE NEWS: Carjackings In Philadelphia Have Nearly Tripled Since 2019; More Than 100 Already In 2022Archbishop Chaput was appointed in September of 2011 by Pope Benedict.
