Pope appoints new Vanimo Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Father Francis Meli as the Bishop of Vanimo.

This follows the resignation of Cesare Bonivento, P.I.M.E, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Vanimo, for having reached the age limit.

Father Francis, born in July 21, 1962, is from Poi Island, West New Britain Province.

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