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Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Djibouti’s Catholic Bishop, Appoints Successor

Jan 14, 2024

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giorgio Bertin from the pastoral care of the lone Catholic Diocese in Djibouti and has appointed Bishop Jamal Boulos Sleiman Daibes as his successor.

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