In a letter published today, written in Latin and dated 19 January, the Holy Father appoints Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin as papal legate at the celebration of the 25th World Day of the Sick, to take place in Lourdes, France, on 11 February.

The mission accompanying the cardinal will be composed of Rev. Don Jean-François Duhar, parish priest of Lourdes, and Rev. Don Antoine Mérillon, parish priest of Bagnères-de-Bigorre.