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Pope Leo XIV names Martial Bernard bishop of Soissons

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Pope Leo XIV appointed Martial Bernard as the bishop of Soissons on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Bernard serves as the vicar general of the Diocese of Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes.

His episcopal ordination is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, at the Cathedral of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais in Soissons.

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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

Pope Leo XIV appoints Martial Bernard bishop of Soissons

Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

Pope Leo XIV names Father Martial Bernard as Bishop of Soissons

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 31, 3:59 AM Église catholique en France Français Mgr Martial Bernard nommé évêque de Soissons
  2. Oct 31, 4:11 AM La Croix Français Le père Martial Bernard, vicaire général du diocèse d’Évry, nommé évêque de Soissons
  3. Oct 31, 5:14 AM Riposte Catholique Français Nomination d’un nouvel évêque à Soissons
  4. Oct 31, 4:00 AM KTO Français Mgr Martial Bernard, nommé évêque de Soissons
  5. Oct 31, 5:33 AM Diocese of Metz Français Mgr Martial Bernard, nommé évêque de Soissons

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