Bishop of Celje offers resignation on turning 75

Celje, 27 July - The Bishop of Celje, Stanislav Lipovšek, has offered his resignation to Pope Francis after turning 75 earlier this month, in line with the Vatican's resignation rules, sources close to the diocese have said.

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Stanislav Lipovšek offers his resignation as the bishop of Celje.
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