On Saturday, Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti was inaugurated as the new metropolitan archbishop of Juiz de Fora at the Metropolitan Cathedral. The ceremony gathered a large number of faithful, including priests and bishops from different dioceses across Brazil, as well as family members, colleagues, and former students of the archbishop. Notable local authorities, including Juiz de Fora's mayor, Margarida Salomão, were present to witness the event, emphasizing the community's support for their new spiritual leader.

During the ceremony, a document from Pope Leo XIV confirming Gubiotti's appointment was read, reinforcing the significance of the event within the wider Catholic Church. Among the well-wishers were Church leaders, including Dom João Justino de Medeiros, the vice-president of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), which highlights the connections within the church hierarchy and the welcoming of Gubiotti into his new role.

Following the inauguration, Dom Marco Aurélio presided over his first Mass as archbishop, where he addressed the community concerning recent tragic climatic events affecting Juiz de Fora and Ubá, showing his commitment to not only spiritual leadership but also social and environmental issues impacting his diocese. His installation represents continuity in leadership and attentiveness to the needs and challenges faced by the local congregation in these trying times.