AFRICA/SUDAN - Resignation of the Bishop of El Obeid and successor

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, on 28 October 2013, accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of El Obeid (Sudan), by His Exc. Mgr. Macram Max Gassis M.C.C.J., in accordance with canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Michael Didi Adgum Mangoria. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 29/10/2013)