Pope Francis Elevates Archbishop Who Once Wrote A Book On Kissing To Top Vatican Post, by Bree Dail

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has elevated a longtime friend and collaborator who once wrote a book about kissing to a key role inside the Vatican, sparking controversy on social media.

Francis made the announcement on Friday that Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández of La Plata, Argentina, would serve as the new Prefect of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF). Fernandez will officially take the position in mid-September.

Considered one of the top religious positions at the Vatican, the prefect is responsible for preserving Catholic doctrine in line with 2,000 years of history and tradition as well as evaluating disciplinary action against clergy through Canon Law (the law of the Catholic Church). …

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