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Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty (left) and Mons. Getahun Fanta Shikune (right)

Pope Francis Transfers Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, Niger to Nigeria, Appoints Apostolic Vicar in Ethiopia

Jul 16, 2024

The Holy Father has transferred Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso and Niger to the West African nation of Nigeria.

Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, Vicar Apostolic for Ethiopia’s Nekemte Vicariate, appointed Bishop of Balasore Diocese in India. Credit: CBCE

Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte in Ethiopia Appointed Bishop of India’s Balasore Diocese

May 10, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara who has been serving as the Vicar Apostolic for Ethiopia’s Nekemte Vicariate, as the Bishop of Balasore Diocese in India.

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