Pope confirms new Syro-Malabar leader’s election

Bishop Raphael Thattil is likely to lead the Eastern Catholic Church for the next decade.

Pope Francis confirmed Wednesday the appointment of a new leader of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

Bishop Raphael Thattil will be installed Jan. 11 as the Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly. Screenshot from @KaldayaMedia YouTube channel.

In a Jan. 9 letter, the pope signaled his approval of the election of Bishop Raphael Thattil as the Major Archbi…