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Pope Francis on March 18, 2024, accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Benito Ángeles Fernández of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Dominican Republic auxiliary bishop

Mar 18, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an auxiliary bishop of Santo Domingo, Ramón Benito Ángeles Fernández, who turned 75... Read more

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