OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, JUN 11, 2002 (VIS) - The Holy Father:

- Accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Lexington, U.S.A., presented by Bishop James Kendrick Williams, in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2, of the Code of Canon Law.

- Appointed Cardinal Francis Stafford, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, as his special envoy for the dedication of the new cathedral of the archdiocese of Los Angeles, U.S.A., which will take place September 2, 2002.

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