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Pope Leo XIV accepts Archbishop Fulgence Rabemahafaly's resignation

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Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Fulgence Rabemahafaly from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Fianarantsoa in Madagascar. The Holy See Press Office announced the change on Sunday, October 25.

Archbishop Jean Nicolas Rakotojaona will succeed Archbishop Rabemahafaly. Rakotojaona previously served as Coadjutor Archbishop of Fianarantsoa following his appointment in October 2025. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Morondava in May 2023.

Rakotojaona was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Antananarivo in August 2002. He has served as a parish vicar, parish priest, and rector of the Propaedeutic Seminary Victoire Rasoamanarivo. He currently serves as the Rector of the St. Paul the Apostle Major Seminary of Philosophy.

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Earlier version, Monday 26 October

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Archbishop of Fianarantsoa

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 25, 2:59 AM Holy See Press Office Español Renuncias y nombramientos
  2. Oct 25, 3:12 AM Holy See Press Office Resignations and Appointments
  3. Oct 25, 4:01 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Rinunce e nomine
  4. Oct 25, 10:26 AM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Accepts Retirement of Catholic Archbishop in Madagascar, Names Successor

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