January 11, 2012. (Romereports.com) The Pope appointed Brazil's nuncio, Lorenzo Baldisseri, as the new Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops. This department oversees many important activities such as the selection of new bishops, 'ad limina' visits and the establishment of  dioceses.

In 1992, the Italian priest was appointed apostolic nuncio in Haiti. The following years, he also worked in Paraguay, India, Nepal and lastly, Brazil.


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