Vatican City, 30 December 2013 (VIS) –
A letter was published today, dated 28 December, by which the Holy
Father Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino of Cassano
all'Jonio, Italy, as secretary general “ad interim” of the
Italian Episcopal Conference.
In relation to this appointment, Fr.
Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office,
published the following communique:
“The appointment of the new secretary
general of the Italian Episcopal Conference has become urgent to the
ordinary functioning of the General Secretariat, and for a series of
duties that require his presence.
The appointment is on an 'ad interim'
basis: Bishop Galantino will have all the faculties of the secretary
general, but the duration of his mandate has not yet been
established.
Bishop Galantino will transfer to Rome
for a good part of the week, but for the time being will remain
Bishop of Cassano all'Jonio”.
Pope Francis addressed a letter to the
priests, consecrated persons and faithful of the diocese, explaining
that, for a period of time at least, it will be necessary for Bishop
Galantino to work in Rome for an important mission for the Church in
Italy. In his letter, Pope Francis gives his assurance that Bishop
Galantino will travel regularly to his diocese to accompany them “on
the path of faith”.
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