New head for office of Synod of Bishops (Vatican Press Office)

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mario Grech, the former Bishop of Gozo, Malta, as secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops. Bishop Grech replaces Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, who is stepping down just short of his 80th birthday. Bishop Grech has been working alongside Cardinal Baldisseri for the past year, with the title of pro-secretary general.