[BlessedBeGod]

Actually, no, it is not. When a Bishop reaches 75, he has to tender his retirement to the Pope, but the Pope can choose to leave him in office past his 75th birthday.

But his retirement is mandatory on his 80th birthday, whether the Pope likes it or not.

[PAR35]

But his retirement is mandatory on his 80th birthday

Unless, of course, he is elected Bishop of Rome.

[sitetest]

Dear BlessedBeGod,

“But his retirement is mandatory on his 80th birthday, whether the Pope likes it or not.”

Actually, at 80, he’s just no longer eligible to vote in a papal conclave.

The pope still doesn’t have to accept his resignation.

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