AFRICA/CAMEROON - Archbishop of Bamenda resigns, successor appointed

Monday, 23 January 2006

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 23 January 2006 accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Bamenda (Cameroon) presented by Archbishop Paul Verdzekov in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. He is succeeded by Bishop Cornelius Fontem Esua, Coadjutor of the same archdiocese. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 23/1/2006; Righe 5; Parole 66)


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