Franciscan Friar in Syria Becomes Bishop of Latin-Rite Catholics in Aleppo

September 18, 2023 World News

The new Bishop Hanna Jallouf walks down the center aisle of St. Francis Church in Aleppo, Syrian, after his episcopal ordination, Sept. 17, 2023.

Bishop-elect Jallouf joined the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land, holding various positions before returning to Knayeh in 2001 as a parish priest.

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