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Pope appoints Maltese to third highest post at Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Mgr. Antoine Camilleri as under-secretary for the Holy See’s relations with States.
22 February 2013, 12:00am
Karl Stagno-Navarra
Karl Stagno-Navarra
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Mgr Antoine Camilleri
47 year-old Mgr Antonie Camilleri has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the third highest ranking post in the Vatican, making him under-secretary to the Holy-See's relations with States.
A law graduate in 1988, Mgr. Camilleri was ordained into priesthood in 1991 and has been part of the Vatican's diplomatic service since 1999.
He replaces Mgr. Ettore Balestrero, who has been controversially appointed as Nuncio to Colombia, following reports about his close relations with Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, and his liaisons with the beleaguered Vatican bank IOR.
His replacement and appointment as Nuncio to Colombia is being considered as a kick-upstairs in a bid to keep him far from Rome.
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Well done Mgr Camilleri. It is a pity that news of such appointments of Maltese abroad seem to play second fiddle to our mud slinging battles going on. May God help you in your new task.
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Ehh! Maltese nationals make great Vatican players.
