ASIA/JAPAN - Bishop of Sapporo resigns

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 16 November 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Sapporo (Japan) presented by Bishop Peter Toshio Jinushi, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 17/11/2009)