Resignation of bishop of Fabriano-Matelica, Italy

Resignation of bishop of Fukuoka, Japan

Appointment of apostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Appointment of member of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Resignation of bishop of Fabriano-Matelica, Italy

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Fabriano-Matelica, Italy, presented by H.E. Msgr. Stefano Russo, secretary general of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

Resignation of bishop of Fukuoka, Japan

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Fukuoka, Japan, presented by H.E. Msgr. Dominic Ryôji Miyahara.

Appointment of apostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Holy Father has appointed as apostolic nuncio in the Democratic Republic of the Congo H.E. Msgr. Ettore Balestrero, titular archbishop of Vittoriana.

Appointment of member of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints

The Holy Father has appointed as member of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints His Eminence Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy.