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Church in Argentina

Argentine archbishop resigns abruptly as former diocese reels

Archbishop Mestre led the La Plata archdiocese for barely eight months after his transfer from Mar La Plata diocese.

Luke Coppen
May 27, 2024
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An Argentine archbishop insisted he had a clear conscience Monday following his unexpected resignation after barely eight months in office.

Argentine Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre. CELAM via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre stood down as the Metropolitan Archbishop of La Plata May 27, at the age of 55, two decades ahead of t…

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