Statement from Vatican Press Office on Ab Parolin's appointment
Official Statement from the Press Office of the Holy See on the Appointment of
Abp. Pietro Parolin
The Holy Father has accepted, in keeping with Can.
354 of the Code of Canon Law, the resignation of His Eminence, Card. Tarcisio Bertone,
Secretary of State, asking him, however, to remain in office until 15 October, 2013,
with all the faculties proper to the office. At the same time, the Holy Father
has nominated Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, as the new
Secretary of State. He shall take possession of his office on 15 October, 2013. On
that occasion, His Holiness shall receive in audience Superiors and Officials of the
Secretariat of State, in order publicly to thank Cardinal Bertone for his faithful
and generous service to the Holy See, and to introduce them to the new Secretary of
State.