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Pope Francis Accepts Cardinal Ouellet’s Resignation, Appoints American to Lead Dicastery for Bishops

FrayjhonattanBishop Robert Francis Prevost was named prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops on Jan. 30, 2023.

As the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Bishop Prevost will play a key role in the selection process for diocesan bishops and in the investigation of allegations against bishops.