Pope Francis Names Controversial Bishop to Lead Important Vatican Department | EWTN News Nightly

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Pope Francis has named a new leader for an important Vatican department, and his decision has created some controversy. The Holy Father picked Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez to lead the oldest Vatican group. Pope Francis says the position is a very valuable one. The Argentine-born bishop succeeds Cardinal Luis Ladaria, who served in the role since 2017. The Holy Father's selection is creating waves. Vice President and Editorial Director at EWTN News, Dr. Matthew Bunson, joins to tell us more about Archbishop Fernandez and his career in the Church. There are several controversies involving the archbishop that have been raised since the announcement of his new role. Bunson shares what they are. He discusses why Pope Francis chose him and what the Holy Father told Archbishop Fernandez in his letter to him. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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