"Pope Francis Appoints Archbishop Fernández as Head of Vatican Doctrine Office"
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Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández, his longtime personal theologian and ghostwriter, as the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Fernández, known for his prolific writing and controversial past publications, will take up the position in September. The pope emphasized the importance of "guarding the faith" and promoting theological knowledge in the dicastery's work. Fernández has been involved in drafting key documents for Pope Francis, including Evangelii Gaudium and Amoris Laetitia.
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