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Pope Leo XIV names Dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira archbishop of Cuiabá

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV appointed Wellington de Queiroz Vieira as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuiabá on Wednesday, October 14.

The 58-year-old bishop transfers from the Diocese of Cristalândia in Tocantins to lead the archdiocese in Mato Grosso. He becomes the ninth archbishop of Cuiabá.

The CNBB issued a greeting to the new archbishop, noting that his appointment coincides with the 74th anniversary of the conference. The CNBB leadership, including President Jaime Spengler, expressed communion with him as he begins his mission in Cuiabá.

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Earlier version, Thursday 15 October

Pope Leo XIV appoints Dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira as new archbishop of Cuiabá

Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Pope Leo XIV appoints Dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira archbishop of Cuiabá

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 14, 3:02 AM CNBB Português Papa Leão XIV nomeia dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira arcebispo de Cuiabá (MT)
  2. Oct 14, 3:57 AM Canção Nova Português Dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira é nomeado arcebispo de Cuiabá (MT)
  3. Oct 14, 4:28 AM Vatican News Português Papa nomeia dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira arcebispo de Cuiabá
  4. Oct 14, 5:31 AM Diocese of Itabira–Fabriciano Português Papa Leão XIV nomeia dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira arcebispo de Cuiabá (MT)
  5. Oct 14, 3:09 AM Diocese of São Luiz de Cáceres Português PAPA LEÃO XIV NOMEIA NOVO ARCEBISPO PARA CUIABÁ
  6. Oct 14, 1:14 AM ACI Digital Português Dom Wellington de Queiroz é o novo arcebispo de Cuiabá
  7. Oct 14, 3:22 AM Diocese of Cuiabá Português Seja bem-vindo, Dom Wellington
  8. Oct 14, 3:34 AM Diocese of Cristalândia Português Dom Queiroz é transferido para a Arquidiocese de Cuiabá-MT
  9. Oct 14, 11:08 AM Canção Nova Português Gratidão e obediência: Dom Wellington de Queiroz fala sobre nomeação
  10. Oct 14, 4:59 AM Diocese of São José dos Campos Português Papa nomeia dom Wellington de Queiroz Vieira arcebispo de Cuiabá
  11. Oct 15, 7:44 AM Diocese of Cuiabá Português BEM-VINDO, DOM WELLINGTON QUEIROZ VIEIRA!

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