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Pope Francis just named an archbishop ‘ad personam.' What the heck is that?

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The Pillar
Jul 06, 2021
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The Church’s hierarchy is full of its own titles, terms, and traditions. Most Catholics know what some of the most common titles mean, and what they do — bishops lead dioceses, and archbishops are in charge of archdioceses, right? Well, sometimes.

Bishop Franklyn Atese Nubuasah, S.V.D. Credit: Diocese of Gaborone.

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