VATICAN CITY (AFP) - The Vatican announced the appointment of a swathe of new bishops and archbishops as well as four papal envoys as Pope John Paul II hovered near death.More.
The announcement, though made on Friday, bears the pope's signature, made at various times during March before the pontiff's health suddenly deteriorated.
The 12 appointments will have no bearing on the election of his successor as they do not involve any cardinals, who alone sit in the conclave that elects the next head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The fact that Pope John Paul II has chosen not to return to the hospital does not seem to be encouraging. I joined with all who pray for his recovery.
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