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Published on: Monday 19 January 2009
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on January 17, 2009, erected the new diocese of Rutana (area 2,180, population 378,387, Catholics 168,160, priests 23, religious 30) ...
News Burundi » Rutana » Education: AFRICA/BURUNDI - Appointment of Bishop of Rutana
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Published on: Friday 14 February 2025
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Francis has appointed Rev. Léonidas Nitereka, until now Vicar General of the Diocese of Bururi, as Bishop of the Diocese of Rutana (Burundi). His Exc.