The Holy Father appointed Giovanni Rocchi, professor of infectious diseases at the University of Torvergata in Rome, and Dr. Franco Berti, respectively, as director and vice director for health care and hygiene of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
The Vatican press office said that Buzzonetti, a specialist in gastroenterology and hematology, continues to be Benedict XVI’s personal doctor.
He also was personal physician to Popes Paul VI and John Paul II.
