ASIA/INDIA - The Pope accepts resignation of the Bishop of Bhopal and appoints successor

Friday, 15 June 2007

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 15 June 2007 accepted the resignation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Bhopal (India), presented by Archbishop Paschal Topno, S.J., in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1.
The Holy Father appointed as Archbishop Bhopal (India) Leo Cornelio, S.V.D until now Bishop of Khandwa (India). (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 15/6/2007; Righe 5; Parole 75)