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Pope accepts Heinrich Timmerevers' resignation
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers from his pastoral leadership of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen in Germany on Wednesday, September 2.
The decision takes effect immediately. Bishop Timmerevers is 74 years old, meaning he is stepping down nearly one year before the standard retirement age of 75.
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- Analysis & opinionRome accepts the early resignation of German Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers a year before turning 75
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How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 1, 6:15 AM Die Tagespost Deutsch Medienbericht: Bischof Timmerevers offenbar vor Rücktritt
- Sep 2, 3:20 AM InfoVaticana Español Roma acepta la renuncia anticipada del obispo alemán Heinrich Timmerevers un año antes de cumplir los 75
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