ASIA/MYANMAR - Resignation and succession of bishop of Hpa-An

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Hpa-An, Myanmar, presented by Bishop Justin Saw Min Thide.
He is succeeded by Bishop Stanislaus Min-Ko, until now coadjutor bishop of the same diocese. (EG) (Agenzia Fides, 26/3/2026)