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From the ‘villas’ to the ‘end of the world’: Who is the new Archbishop of Buenos Aires?

The pope's choice for his own archdiocese has come as a surprise. But while Bishop Jorge García Cuerva is already facing difficulties, he seems likely to reflect Francis' pastoral goals for Argentina.

Jun 30, 2023

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Pope Francis announced last month that Bishop Jorge García Cuerva will become the new Archbishop of Buenos Aires. The 55-year-old bishop will be installed July 15 as leader of the most well-known Argentine see — one of particular importance in the Francis papacy, because Francis himself was the archbishop of Buenos Aires before he was elected pope.

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From the ‘villas’ to the ‘end of the world’: Who is the new Archbishop of Buenos Aires?

The pope's choice for his own archdiocese has come as a surprise. But while Bishop Jorge García Cuerva is already facing difficulties, he seems likely to reflect Francis' pastoral goals for Argentina.

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