San Francisco, Calif., May 16, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Catholics in San Francisco are thrilled that their archbishop has been named prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Archbishop William Levada was named to the current Pope’s former post on Friday. He is scheduled to leave for Rome Aug. 17. With this nomination, Archbishop Levada becomes the highest-ranking U.S. bishop in Church history.
According to a report published in the San Francisco Chronicle, Catholics in the city believe their archbishop is well suited for the job. They also feel that this gives them a special connection with Rome.
Deacon Nate Bacon at St. Peter’s Church told the Chronicle that the archbishop’s appointment would help the U.S. bishops “be better understood in Rome.”