What was the birth name of the pope who appointed the current secretary of the Congregation for Bishops?
Ilson de Jesus Montanari Ilson de Jesus Montanari (born 18 July 1959) has been secretary of the Congregation for Bishops since his appointment by Pope Francis on 12 October 2013.
Fabio Fabene Fabio Fabene (born 12 March 1959) has been the Under-Secretary of the Synod of Bishops since his appointment on 8 February 2014 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated bishop on 30 May 2014.