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Chicago Archbishop Cupich turns 75, submits resignation letter to Pope Francis

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Happy birthday and "Resignation Day" for Cardinal Blase Cupich.

He was surprised by Archdiocese staff with a party, and since he turned 75, he's also required by church law to submit a resignation letter to the pope.

The archdiocese said he complied with that law.

It's now up to Pope Francis to accept or refuse his resignation.

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