Archbishop Randazzo New Vatican Role

0:00Archbishop Anthony Rendazo, the Bishop of Broken Bay, north of Sydney, has been named Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts at the Vatican by Pope Leo XIV. This role in the Church's administrative arm involves interpreting and applying canon law worldwide. At 59, he becomes the most senior Australian in the Vatican since Cardinal George Pell held a top finance post from 2014 to 2019. Rendazo has led the Broken Bay Diocese, covering Sydney's northern beaches in central coast since 2019. A Sydney native raised in Queensland, he was ordained a priest in Brisbane in 1991, and later earned canon law degrees at Roams. Pontifical Gregorian University. He also spent five years of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith and now serves as president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops, conferences of Oceania. Here this month, he met Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace to discuss his new responsibilities.

1:01Rendazo expressed deep gratitude for the Pope's confidence and asked for prayers as he prepares for the move. He'll remain in Australia for the next three months before relocating to Rome. Meanwhile, Pope Leo plans a visit to Australia in 2028, marking the first papal trip down under since Benedict XVI came in. 2008. This move strengthens ties between the Vatican and the region. That's your update from Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.