Expected Schönborn Resignation on Wednesday

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn had already offered his resignation to the Pope at the beginning of 2020, but the Vatican extended his term indefinitely. Now, however, the signs are definitely pointing towards retirement. The "Press" also reported, referring to an acceptance of the resignation on Wednesday. The decision by Pope Francis must be officially announced in the Vatican's "Bollettino" at noon.

Schönborn's Resignation: Interim Solution Must Be Found Due to Lack of Successor

If no new Archbishop of Vienna is confirmed even after Schönborn's resignation, a so-called sede vacante occurs. Then the highest-ranking auxiliary bishop in the archdiocese temporarily takes over the duties. In this case, this would be Franz Scharl. Subsequently, the cathedral chapter would have to appoint a diocesan administrator. A new bishop is officially confirmed with the announcement in the papal Bollettino.

(APA/Red)

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