"Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a corrupt Central American cardinal and close ally.

"On Thursday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Honduran Cdl. Óscar Maradiaga. The prelate was the archbishop of Tegucigalpa in central Honduras. He was also the leader of the pope's Council of Cardinal Advisers and has been known popularly as the 'vice pope.'"

The timing of this is interesting. Maradiaga was required by church law to submit his resignation when he turned 75, five years ago. But when he did so, Pope Francis didn't accept it, and left him in place. Now, when Maradiaga is 80, Pope Francis accepts his resignation…

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/maradiaga-steps-down