AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Bishop Fritz Lobinger of Aliwal resigns

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II has, 28 April 2004, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Aliwal (South Africa), presented by Bishop Fritz Lobinger, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, can. 401 § 1 (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 30/4/2004; Righe 3; Parole 48)