ASIA/MYANMAR - Resignation of the Archbishop of Taunggyi

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 12 April 2015, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Taunggyi, Myanmar, by His Exc. Mgr. Matthias U Shwe, in accordance with canon 401 § 2 of the Code of Canon Law, and appointed His Exc. Mgr. Basilio Athai as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of Taunggyi. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 13/04/2015)