unification church

From CNN - Rev. Moon dies in South Korea, newspaper he founded reports The Rev. Sun Myung Moon -- founder of the church whose followers are colloquially known as the Moonies -- died early Monday in South Korea, a newspaper he founded reported, citing church leaders. From Washington Times -...

So I read recently that Sun Myung Moon is retiring as leader of the Church. I wonder how exactly a guy who declared himself to be the Messiah at his Congressional coronation ceremony in 2004 goes into retirement. I thought the traditional method was martyrdom and or ascension into heaven.

I've heard it mentioned on this website that the Washington Times is owned by the Moonies, but have not seen any evidence of it. Anyone have a good link they can provide so that I can read about this?