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Pope Leo XIV appoints Antoine Bodar as papal chaplain

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Pope Leo XIV appointed Antoine Bodar as a papal chaplain on October 12, 2026. Bodar, the rector of the Friezenkerk in Rome, receives the honorary title of monsignor for his pastoral work, his contributions to public debate regarding faith and culture, and his service to the Church.

Bishop Jan Hendriks presented the official appointment letter to Bodar during a meeting in Rome. Bodar is a priest, writer, and cultural historian who serves at the Friezenkerk for pilgrims in Rome.

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