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Publication of the Pontifical Yearbook and the Statistical Yearbook of the Church
From the reading of the data reported in the Pontifical Yearbook, some novelties relating to the life of the Catholic Church in the world can be inferred, starting from 2019.
During this period, the following were erected:
4 new Episcopal Offices,
1 Eparchy,
2 Territorial Prelatures,
1 Apostolic Exarchate and 1 Apostolic Administration.
St. Joseph in the Magisterium of the Popes
Saint Joseph was proclaimed Patron of the Church 150 years ago by Pope Pius IX.
Leo XIII was the first Pope in history to dedicate an entire encyclical to Saint Joseph, the Quamquam Pluries.
Pius X approved the litanies of St. Joseph and invited the faithful to honor him on the Wednesday, dedicated to him.
The situation in Syria and the Salesian presence in the country
After 9 years of conflict, the war in Syria continues to have a huge impact on children and young people.
From the new UNICEF report it emerges that:
Chronology of the Rectors Major
The 28th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation renewed the mandate of Rector Major to Fr Ángel Fernández Artime for the 2020-2026 term.
Who was Rector Major before him?