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Posted on May 9, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GooglePope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican officials, allowing time to decide on permanent appointments. Current officials serve five-year terms.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.
All Vatican senior officials, appointed for five-year terms, serve at the pleasure of the pope. A new pontiff usually rolls over existing mandates, at least initially, before deciding whether to change key positions.
(Writing by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Keith Weir)
The main topic is Pope Leo's temporary confirmation of Vatican officials in their roles, allowing time for final decisions.
The temporary confirmation gives Pope Leo time to decide on permanent appointments for Vatican officials.
Vatican officials are appointed for five-year terms, serving at the pleasure of the pope.
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