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Pope Francis appoints Father James Ruggieri as bishop of Portland, Maine

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Portland Bishop-elect James Ruggieri. / Credit: Diocese of Providence

Rome Newsroom, Feb 13, 2024 / 09:00 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Father James Ruggieri as the new bishop of Portland, Maine.The Vatican announced Feb. 13 that … […]

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This piece in today’s edition of Vatican Information Service contains several interesting remarks about China, especially regarding the ongoing confusions caused by illegitimately ordained bishops: Vatican City, 26 April 2012 (VIS) – The Commission for […]

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