Resignation of Vatican spokesman and his assistant

The Vatican announced the resignation of its spokesman and his assistant on Monday.

Opus Dei member Greg Burke was appointed in July 2016. He was assisted by Paloma Garcia Ovejero, the first woman to hold the position of number two in the Holy See press service, who provided no explanation. .

"In these times of transition for the Vatican's communications, we think it is better for the Holy Father to be completely free to form a new team," the former journalist told Twitter, adding that he will no longer be working as soon as possible. January 1st.

The Vatican went through a troubled year, undermined by revelations of sexual abuse in Chile and the United States, but also in Europe.

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