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Pope accepts resignation of Denver archbishop, names Colorado Springs bishop as successor

Pope accepts resignation of Denver archbishop, names Colorado Springs bishop as successor

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Archbishop Aquila, who has led the Denver Archdiocese since 2012, submitted his resignation to the pope when on Sept. 24 he turned 75, as required by canon law. The post Pope accepts resignation of Denver archbishop, names Colorado Springs bishop as successor first appeared on OSV News.

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