VATICAN CITY
Hurriyet Daily News (Turkey)
VATICAN CITY – Agence France-Presse
The Vatican on Wednesday said it was taking direct control of the Catholic charity Caritas Internationalis, following criticism that it has not done enough to promote a Christian message.
A decree signed by Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone said the charity network would come under the direct control of his secretariat and the “Cor Unum” Council which is in charge of the Roman Catholic Church’s charity work.
It said an “ecclesiastical assistant” and a “support commission” would also be put in place to ensure “the distinctive identity” of Caritas, while three members of the executive board would be appointed directly by the pope.
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