New Auxiliary Bishop for Rome: Renato Tarantelli Baccari in office!

New Auxiliary Bishop for Rome: Renato Tarantelli Baccari in office!

Santa Maria del Terzo Millennio alle Tre Fontane, Rom, Italien - Renato Tarantelli Baccari, a 48-year-old from Rome, will be consecrated to the new auxiliary bishop and vice-heel of the Diocese of Rome on Saturday in the Lateran Basilica. Cardinal Baldassare Reina, who acts as Bishop of Rome on behalf of the Pope, leads the ceremonial ceremony. In addition to him, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and Michele di Tolve will also take part in the consecration, as the Diocese of Rome reports. Tarantelli, appointed by Pope Francis in November, takes over an important office in one of the largest dioceses in Italy.

The Diocese of Rome has around 2.6 million Catholics and is the second largest in Italy, right behind Milan. Tarantelli, who originally studied law and was trained in philosophy and theology, was ordained a priest in April 2018. In addition to his new role, he will also support the deputy of Cardinal Reina, who has recently been appointed Vicar of General of Rome, such as vatican News reported.

career and commitment

Tarantelli brings extensive experience in the areas of law and administration into the diocese. He is a coordinator for legal matters and administrative tasks within the Vicariat Rome and was most recently rector of the church "Santa Maria del Terzo Millennio all Tre Fontane". He was also entrusted with Campli's titular seat. This appointment represents an important innovation in the management team of the diocese after Baldo Reina has taken over the office of Vicar General, which indicates a strategic realignment in the Roman Catholic Church. The consecration is followed carefully by the diocese and the overall church community, since it will shape the future direction under the new auxiliary bishop.