IOR: Pope closely monitoring situation

(Vatican Radio) On Wednesday the Supervisory Council of the Institute for Religious Works met at the Vatican for discussions. The Council, as is known, is currently includes Vice President, Dr. Ronaldo Hermann Schmitz, Prof. Carl Albert Anderson, Dr Antonio Maria Marocco and Dr Manuel Soto Serrano.

Subsequently, the Council reported to the Supervisory Commission of Cardinals, presided over by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State.

A statement released by the Secretary of State following the morning meetings describes both sessions as “very useful for sharing information and proposals for the ongoing management [of the Institution - ed], both for identifying the criteria of professionalism and experience universally recognized in choosing the new President of the Supervisory Council.

The statement concludes: “Pope Benedict XVI is closely monitoring the current situation of the Institute for Works of Religion and is constantly informed by the Cardinal Secretary of State”.