Plzeň Bishop Radkovský to retire

The bishop of the Plzeň Diocese, František Radkovský, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, the diocese said in a press release on Thursday. Radkovský turns 75 on Saturday, and according to Catholic law, all bishops are required to resign after reaching that age. Bishop Radkovský has been the head of the Plzeň Diocese since its creation in 1993. He said he would like to continue serving in one of the parishes if his successor agrees. The diocese however noted the process of selecting the new bishop might take years.

Author: Jan Richter