January 9, 2024 / 12:22 PM
The Vatican Press Office reported this Tuesday, January 9, that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Bruno Varriano, a Franciscan priest of Brazilian origin, as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the Holy Land.
“Father Bruno exercised the priestly ministry here in the East for many years. “He is now called from the very heart of Mother Church to be a successor of the Apostles with the mandate to teach, govern and sanctify the people of God,” he indicated in a statement Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, after hearing the news of the appointment.
“Dear brothers and sisters, earthly Jerusalem and heavenly Jerusalem unite in prayer and celebration for our brother elevated to the episcopal dignity,” added the cardinal and specified that “the Bishop-elect will continue his mission as Patriarchal Vicar for the island of Cyprus. ”.