Vatican City (Fides Service) – The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, has, on 9 August 2003, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Paramaribo, Suriname, presented by Bishop Aloysius Zichem, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401,2 . SL (Fides Service 4/9/2003 EM lines 4 Words: 51)