Prague Archbishop to tender resignation to Pope

The Archbishop of Prague, Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, who is turning 75 in May, says he is going to hand in his resignation to Pope Benedict XVI. Under church law, all Roman Catholic bishops are obliged to step down at the age of 75 and it is up to the Pope whether he accepts it or not. Cardinal Vlk told Czech Television he plans to write his resignation in April, saying he really wishes to retire. His predecessor in the post, Cardinal Frantisek Tomasek, served as Prague Archbishop until he was 92 years of age.