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Catholic Church

Pope Francis names Dallas bishop to key new Vatican post

By Josephine McKenna and David Gibson | August 17, 2016
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Dallas Bishop Kevin Farrell speaks during a prayer service at The Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe following the multiple police shootings in Dallas, on July 9, 2016. Photo taken through a beveled glass window. Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

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VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff’s choice of a pastor much like himself signals an effort to ensure the legacy of Francis’ more welcoming approach to Catholic ministry.

About Josephine McKenna

Josephine McKenna has more than 30 years' experience in print, broadcast and interactive media. Based in Rome since 2007, she covered the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and election of Pope Francis and canonizations of their predecessors. Now she covers all things Vatican for RNS.

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