Bishop of the Diocese of Aarhus, Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, who is walking to the left, leaves Aarhus Cathedral together with Denmark's remaining bishops after a celebratory service on the occasion of the succession in January 2024. (Archive photo). Photo: Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix
Aarhus Bishop resigns in April after 10 years
Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen of Aarhus Diocese will resign at the end of April 2026 after serving ten years. He believes it is a suitable time to let someone new take over, as he turns 67 next year. Following his resignation, the Ministry of Church Affairs will call for a bishop election, though...
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