February 12, 2026

Vatican spokesman and deputy resign

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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Greg Burke as Director of the Vatican Press Office, and the resignation of his deputy Paloma Ovejero.

Greg Burke wrote on Twitter: "At this time of transition in Vatican communications, we think it’s best the Holy Father is completely free to assemble a new team."

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079694689765330944

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079695050236403713

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079695295645143040

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has appointed Alessandro Gisotti as Burke's interim replacement. Gisotti currently serves as Social Media Coordinator for the Dicastery of Communication.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Greg Burke as Director of the Vatican Press Office, and the resignation of his deputy Paloma Ovejero.

Greg Burke wrote on Twitter: "At this time of transition in Vatican communications, we think it’s best the Holy Father is completely free to assemble a new team."

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079694689765330944

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079695050236403713

https://twitter.com/GregBurkeRome/status/1079695295645143040

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has appointed Alessandro Gisotti as Burke's interim replacement. Gisotti currently serves as Social Media Coordinator for the Dicastery of Communication.

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