OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, DEC 15, 2000 (VIS) - The Holy Father erected the apostolic prefecture of Likouala (area 66,044, population 72,000, Catholics 21,000, priests 9, religious 2), Republic of the Congo, with territory taken from the diocese of Ouesso. He appointed Fr. Jean Gardin C.S.Sp., regional superior of the western region of Rennes, France, as apostolic prefect of Likouala.

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