ASIA/INDIA - The Pope accepts the resignation of the Bishop of Nellore and appoints successor

Thursday, 7 December 2006

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on 7 December 2006 accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Nellore (India), presented by Bishop Pudohota Chinniah Balaswamy, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, can. 401 § 1.
The Holy Father appointed Bishop of Nellore (India) Bishop Moses Doraboina Prakasam, until now Bishop of Cuddapah. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 7/12/2006; Righe 5; Parole 75)


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