Nuncio: New Dioceses a Historical Event for Slovenia

Ljubljana/Maribor, 7 April - Papal Nuncio to Slovenia Santos Abril y Castello hailed a decision on establishing three new dioceses in Slovenia by Pope Benedict XVI as a historical event for the country's Church.

Ljubljana, the Archbishop's Palace.
The newly-appointed Novo mesto Bishop Andrej Glavan at a press conference announcing Pope Benedict XVI's decision on establishing three new dioceses in Slovenia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana, the Archbishop's Palace.
Ljubljana Archbishop and Metropolitan Alojz Uran at a press conference on the Pope Benedict XVI's decision on establishing three new dioceses in Slovenia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana, the Archbishop's Palace.
Papal Nuncio to Slovenia Santos Abril y Castello announcing Pope Benedict XVI's decision on establishing three new dioceses in Slovenia at a press conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Maribor, the bishop ordinary's office.
The new Celje Bishop Anton Stres at a press conference after the establishment of new dioceses in Slovenia.
Photo: Bojan Sustar/STA

Maribor, the bishop ordinary's office.
The new Murska Sobota Bishop Marjan Turnsek at a press conference after the establishment of new dioceses in Slovenia.
Photo: Bojan Sustar/STA

Maribor, the bishop ordinary's office.
The new Maribor Archbishop and Metropolitan Franc Kramberger at a press conference after the establishment of new dioceses in Slovenia.
Photo: Bojan Sustar/STA

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