The two figures most responsible for the Vatican’s media interactions resigned Monday.
Vatican head spokesman Greg Burke and his deputy Paloma Garcia Ovejero, who both handle most of the day-to-day dealings with the media, are departing just as the Roman Catholic Church will face a global summit addressing the issue of sexual abuse in the church.
Burke said on Twitter Monday that he and his deputy had been praying about the decision for months, and that their resignation would be effective come the New Year.
“Paloma and I have resigned, effective Jan. 1. At this time of transition in Vatican communications, we think it’s best the Holy Father is completely free to assemble a new team,” Burke tweeted.
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