The Holy Father accepts the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto (Italy), presented by Archbishop Bruno Forte, 77, upon reaching the age limit. In his place, Pope Leo XIV appoints as Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., 60, transferring him from the offices of Vicar General of His Holiness for Vatican City, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St Peter in the Vatican, and President of the Fabric of St Peter, posts he had held since February 2021. Born on 27 October 1965 in Castel San Pietro Terme (Bologna), with a degree in mechanical engineering, a Conventual Franciscan friar since 1992 and a priest since 2000, Gambetti was Custos General of the Sacred Convent of St Francis in Assisi (2013-2020) before being created cardinal by Pope Francis at the Consistory of 28 November 2020. The appointment closes his tenure leading the Vatican Basilica and marks a change in governance at St Peter's desired by Pope Leo XIV.