AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Resignation of the Bishop of Oudtshoorn

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Outdshoorn (South Africa), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Francisco Fortunato De Gouveia. (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 2/7/2018)