The Rio Branco Cabinet, increasingly divided, resigned in June 1875 after having served for four years. The Cabinet's viability had been impaired by the ongoing crisis with the Catholic Church and an international financial crash that caused the failure of several Brazilian banks.[121] The Emperor attempted, without success, to convince Paranhos to continue as head of the government.[121] Paranhos replied in a letter: "Your Majesty knows that I wish to deliver my post to whoever is better to occupy it.