Pope accepts resignation of French archbishop amid financial challenges Jan 12, 2021 contributor Archbishop Jean-Pierre Cattenoz of Avignon, France, is pictured in an undated photo. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Cattenoz, a month after the archbishop celebrated his 75th birthday, amid ongoing questions about his management style and handling of archdiocesan finances. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Avignon.) Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Pierre Cattenoz of Avignon, a month after the archbishop celebrated his 75th birthday, amid ongoing questions about his management style and handling of archdiocesan finances. AVIGNON, France — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Pierre Cattenoz of Avignon, a month after the archbishop celebrated his 75th birthday, amid ongoing questions about his management style and handling of archdiocesan finances.