National Catholic RegisterPope Francis meets with diplomats accredited to the Holy See at the Vatican’s Hall of Blessings on Jan. 10.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, who had served as secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2017, as bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, Italy. Archbishop Morandi’s exit leaves the choice open regarding his successor as No. 2 in the congregation.