Pope replaces divisive Vatican figure with top diplomat

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Source: AFP



Pope Francis on Saturday appointed a senior Vatican diplomat as his new Secretary of State, ousting divisive cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as he looks to overhaul the Church's scandal-ridden administration.

His replacement for the "number two" position at the Vatican, Italian cleric Pietro Parolin, is currently the Catholic Church's envoy to Venezuela and has worked on improving ties with communist China.

"The Holy Father has accepted... the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone," the Vatican said in a widely-expected announcement, adding that the changeover would formally take place on October 15.

At 58, Parolin is seen as relatively young for top Vatican office and observers say he could help a process of renewal within the Church, as well as making it more influential on the world stage.

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[Bluenorthwest]

1. The Player Haters Club: Anti Gay Divison gets a new understudy!!! Wow!

I do like reading that 58 is young and energetic, I guess I'm like a teen ager in Vatican Hater Years.

[Berlum]

2. Flush the Vatican toilet (R- ClericalStyle)

There is a vast load of crap that needs to be cleaned out.

[loudsue]

3. This pope has made a lot of good moves. I hope this continues.

The Catholic Church might be crawling out of the hole they dug for themselves.

[dipsydoodle]

4. Devisive Vatican figure ?

Jesus or Mary ?