VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday. All Vatican senior officials, appointed for five-year terms, serve at the pleasure of the pope. A new pontiff […]
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Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.
All Vatican senior officials, appointed for five-year terms, serve at the pleasure of the pope. A new pontiff usually rolls over existing mandates, at least initially, before deciding whether to change key positions.
(Writing by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Keith Weir)