The Roman Catholic bishop of Hexham and Newcastle has left his post, saying the role is “too great a burden”.
Bishop Robert Byrne took on the position in 2019, becoming the 14th person to take the role. He has offered his resignation to the Pope, which has been accepted.
Bishop Robert revealed his decision to leave in an address to worshippers at St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle. The diocese will be overseen by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, the archbishop of Liverpool, until a permanent replacement is appointed.
