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Dom José Fortes Palau has officially assumed the role of archbishop of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, marking the end of a nine-month vacancy.

The Archdiocese of Aparecida in São Paulo is expected to announce a new archbishop to replace Dom Orlando Brandes, who is retiring.

The article explains the Vatican's secretive process for appointing a new Archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, ahead of the retirement of the current archbishop in 2026.

The Catholic Church in Brazil is preparing for the appointment of a new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Aparecida following the retirement of Dom Orlando Brandes, a decision seen as strategically significant due to the city's religious and cultural importance.

Joan Planellas, the archbishop of Tarragona, discusses the Catholic Church's stance against far-right ideologies and advocates for the dignity of all people.

The premiere of the documentary 'Silent Power' about Archbishop Nikola Eterović took place in Zagreb and was attended by significant religious figures and officials.

A priest in Argentina has left his parish after marrying a transgender couple, following complaints from parishioners to the local archbishop.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Catholic Church, a time for spiritual preparation for Easter as emphasized by Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda.

Cardinal Dom Sergio da Rocha, Archbishop of Salvador and Primate of Brazil, has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Leo XIV, responsible for assisting the pope in the selection of new bishops worldwide.

The new Archbishop of Westminster, Richard Moth, calls for the Catholic Church to better support vulnerable communities and address its past failures, particularly regarding refugees and abuse victims.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor José Sílvio de Brito as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Natal, fulfilling a request from Archbishop Dom João Santos Cardoso.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is being criticized for skipping the installation ceremony of the new Catholic archbishop, a break from tradition that has not occurred in decades.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond amid ongoing fallout from clergy sexual abuse scandals.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans has begun a series of meetings with survivors of clergy sexual abuse as part of a settlement deal related to the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

The Constitutional Court of Croatia has determined that children born through surrogacy will receive Croatian birth certificates, despite surrogacy being banned in the country, as highlighted in a recent speech by Archbishop Dražen Kutleša.

Monsignor Antonio Arregui, the emeritus archbishop of Guayaquil, was honored and buried in a ceremony attended by numerous faithful in his memory following his passing at the age of 86.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks was installed at St. Patrick's Cathedral, succeeding the retired Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Members of the Collective 'Touch My Knees' attended a mass led by Archbishop Uzinić instead of participating in counter-protests against kneeling protesters in Rijeka.

Cardinal Blase Cupich criticizes Donald Trump's anti-immigration crackdown, warning that it jeopardizes the moral role of the United States in the world.

Ronald Hicks is set to be installed as the 11th archbishop of New York at a ceremony in St. Patrick's Cathedral, where he will outline his vision for serving 2.5 million Catholics in the archdiocese.

The faithful gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil to pay their respects to the late emeritus archbishop Antonio Arregui, who passed away at the age of 86.

Antonio Arregui Yarza, who passed away at 86, significantly influenced Guayaquil during his archbishopric from 2003 to 2015, leaving a legacy of faith and social activism.

Monsignor Antonio Arregui, the former archbishop of Guayaquil, died at the age of 86 in Guayaquil after leading a prominent public role in the church from 2003 to 2015.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan expresses gratitude and mixed emotions as he steps down from nearly 17 years as the archbishop of New York, while looking forward to the future with excitement.

The article profiles Stanislav Přibyl, newly appointed Archbishop of Prague, emphasizing his commitment to promoting understanding, peace, and hope within the church and society.

The appointment of Stanislav Přibyl as the new archbishop of Prague has been welcomed by colleagues and clergy, reflecting his significant role in the Czech Catholic Church.

Stanislav Přibyl, the current bishop of Litoměřice, has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Prague, succeeding the 77-year-old Jan Graubner who resigned due to age.

Archbishop Mate Uzinić urged kneelers to pray in the Cathedral of St. Vitus instead of outside, though only a portion followed his invitation.

During the Feast of the Holy Family on December 28, Zagreb Archbishop Dražen Kutleša led a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Zagreb Cathedral, marking the conclusion of the Holy Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese and the return of the relics of Blessed Aloysius Stepinac.

Today marks the anniversary of Franjo Kuharić being named a cardinal of the Roman Church, and his statement on the occasion is shared.