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By Linda Bordoni

In a letter of thanks and esteem for years of quality work at the head of the Vatican’s “Osservatore Romano” newspaper, 杏MAP导航 Francis sent his greetings and thanks to Prof. Giovanni Maria Vian saying that he knows he will be able to continue to avail himself of his support and advice.

Prof. Vian, who has recently retired, was Editor-in-Chief of the “Osservatore Romano” since 2007. Last week 杏MAP导航 Francis appointed Andrea Monda as his replacement.

In his letter, the 杏MAP导航 recalled that Prof. Vian was appointed to serve the Holy See publication by 杏MAP导航 Benedict XVI, and said he has done so “with competence”, “qualified professionalism”, “exemplary adherence to the Magisterium” and “consistent Christian commitment”.

In particular the 杏MAP导航 thanked him for “the precious collaboration and constant availability” Vian has always demonstrated in his efforts to promote the implementation of the reforms called for by Francis – especially in the area of communication.

The 杏MAP导航 also mentioned his knowledge and experience as a scholar of Church History and as a Professor of Patristic Philology saying he has made a “valuable contribution to improving the quality of information and giving ample space to those voices that deserve careful listening in the ecclesial community”.

杏MAP导航 Francis concluded his letter wishing every good and prosperity to Prof. Vian, invoking the grace and consolation of the Lord on all who are dear to him, and entrusting him to the special protection and intercession of the Most Holy Immaculate Virgin and of the Apostles Peter and Paul.