Pope Leo XIV appoints Giorgio Ferretti as bishop of Lucera-Troia

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Giorgio Ferretti to serve as the bishop of Lucera-Troia. Ferretti, who has served as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Foggia-Bovino since January 2024, will hold both positions simultaneously.

The appointment unites the Diocese of Lucera-Troia with the Archdiocese of Foggia-Bovino in persona episcopi, meaning one bishop will lead both dioceses. In a letter to the people of Lucera-Troia, Ferretti expressed surprise at the decision and noted his previous experience as a missionary in Mozambique. He described his upcoming role as an addition to his current episcopal service.