On 8 September 2014 , it was announced that Pope Francis had accepted Cardinal Brady 's resignation .
Brady confirmed that he had tendered his resignation in July 2014 , a month before his seventy - fifth birthday .
On 8 September 2014 , it was announced that Pope Francis had accepted Brady   's resignation .
Brady confirmed that he had tendered his resignation in July 2014 , a month before his seventy - fifth birthday .