The Pope accepts the resignation of Bishop of Kildare and LeighlinJames Moriarty. [http:--www.rte.ie-news-2010-0422-abuse.html (RTÉ)] [http:--news.bbc.co.uk-2-hi-europe-8634624.stm (BBC)] [http:--www.independent.ie-national-news-pope-accepts-moriarty-resignation-2147207.html ("Irish Independent")] [http:--www.nydailynews.com-news-world-2010-04-22-2010-04-22_judgement_day_pope_benedict_xvi_accepts_resignation_of_irish_bishop_moriarty_two.html ("New York Daily News")] [http:--www.nzherald.co.nz-religion-and-beliefs-news-article.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10640327 ("The New Zealand Herald")]date=August 2019