ASIA/TAIWAN - the Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop of Taipei and appoints Successor

Friday, 9 November 2007

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 9 November 2007, accepted the resignation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Taipei (Taiwan), presented by Archbishop Joseph Cheng Tsai-fa, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. The Holy Father appointed Archbishop of Taipei (Taiwan) Mgr John Hung Shan-chuan, S.V.D., until now Bishop of Kiayi. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 9/11/2007, righe 4, parole 51)


Share: