Marjan Turnsek Appointed to Restore Image of Indebted Archdiocese

Maribor, 3 February - The Archdiocese of Maribor, which has been dealing with the fallout of large debts accumulated by companies associated with it, got a new archbishop on Thursday. Marjan Turnsek, who succeeds Franc Kramberger, is tasked with restoring the image of an archdiocese which has admitted that its financial dealings were incompatible with its core calling.

Maribor
New Maribor Archbishop Marjan Turnsek.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
New Maribor Archbishop Marjan Turnsek.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
New Maribor Archbishop Marjan Turnsek.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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