The Holy Father has appointed two new under-secretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod, according to the Holy See Press Office. Reverend Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J., and Reverend Sr. Elena Massimi, F.M.A, will take on the roles. Fr. Giacomo Costa was born in Genoa in 1967 and has a background in sociology and theology, having served in various roles including chair of the San Fedele Cultural Foundation of Milan and special secretary of the Synod of Bishops.
Reverend Sr. Elena Massimi was born in Rome in 1975 and has a doctorate in sacred theology with a specialization in liturgy and pastoral care. She is a lecturer at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome and has held various other positions, including president of the Association of Professors and Scholars of Liturgy.
The appointments of Fr. Giacomo Costa and Sr. Elena Massimi as under-secretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod have been officially announced by the Holy See Press Office. The new under-secretaries bring a range of experience and expertise to their roles, with Fr.
Costa having a strong background in sociology and theology, and Sr. Massimi having a deep understanding of liturgy and sacramental theology.