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Burke Appointed to Vatican Offices
St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke is named to two major Vatican offices.
May 7, 2008, 10:36 AM CDT
ST. LOUIS —
St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke is named to two major Vatican offices.
Burke was appointed to the posts by Pope Benedict XVI.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis confirms that Burke will sit on the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts to interpret laws of the church.
Burke will also sit on the Congregation for the Clergy, which deals with the formation and training of priests.
Burke also sits on the Vatican's Supreme Court.
Burke was among three American bishops appointed to high Vatican offices this week.
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