Vatican City, Feb 14, 2006 / 22:00 pm
Pope Benedict XVI has re-appointed indefinitely Cardinal Camillo Ruini as Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Italy.
According to the Vatican Information Service, the re-appointment is for an indefinite period of time. Cardinal Ruini, whose term was scheduled to end on March 6, will turn 75 this Sunday.
According to the statutes of the Bishops’ Conference of Italy, the Pope himself, as Bishop of Rome, designates the president. Normally the post is held in five-year periods.
Since 1991 Cardinal Ruini has been the Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and archpriest of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John Lateran’s, and has been grand chancellor of the Pontifical Lateran University.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
At Catholic News Agency, our team is committed to reporting the truth with courage, integrity, and fidelity to our faith. We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. When you subscribe to the CNA UPDATE, we'll send you a daily email with links to the news you need and, occasionally, breaking news.
As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Click hereOur mission is the truth. Join us!
Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church.
Donate to CNA