Pope reconfirms heads of two Pontifical Councils

(Vatican Radio) The Vatican has issued the following announcement regarding the Roman Curia:

Pope Francis has reconfirmed Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko as President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and Msgr. Josef Clemens, Titular Bishop of Segerme, as the Secretary of the aforementioned Council for the remaining period of their respective five year appointments.

The Holy Father has also confirmed through December 31, 2013 the Members and Consultors of the same Pontifical Council.

At the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Pope Francis has reconfirmed Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson as President and Msgr. Mario Toso, Titular Bishop of Bisarcio, Secretary until the completion of their current five year terms. He has also confirmed the Council’s Members and Consultors for the same period