Manila, June 17 -- Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Kalibo Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc, according to an article on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' (CBCP) news website.

The Diocese of Kalibo announced Vatican's decision on Monday, the 75th birthday of Tala-oc, who served as head of the diocese for nearly 14 years.

Under Canon law, bishops are required to submit their resignation to the Pope upon reaching the age of 75, though it is uncommon for the resignation to be accepted on the same day.

The same report also said Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Victor Bendico of Capiz as apostolic administrator "sede vacante" of the Diocese of Kalibo until a new bishop is appointed.

Fr. Justy More, Kalibo diocesan...