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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Senegal’s Kolda Diocese, Names Successor

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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of the bishop of Kolda, Senegal, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to L'Osservatore Romano.

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Pope Leo XIV accepts retirement of Bishop Jean-Pierre Bassène

Earlier version, Tuesday 27 October

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop of Kolda

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  1. Oct 24, 5:23 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Nostre informazioni
  2. Oct 26, 1:56 PM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Senegal’s Kolda Diocese, Names Successor

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