With reference to yesterday’s announcement regarding the institution of the General Directorate of Personnel, it should be noted that at present it is a proposal presented to the Holy Father by Cardinal Reinhard Marx, president of the Council for the Economy, and Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, president of the Council of Cardinals, to establish such a structure.

The Holy Father will study the proposal and, if he deems it appropriate, in due time he will institute the structure in the manner he decides with a relevant Motu Proprio.