Angelo Roncalli
The Bulgarian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate Elevated into Eparchy
Pope Francis has elevated the Bulgarian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Sofia Diocese into Eparchy in Bulgaria assigning it the name of "Eparchy of Saint John XXIII of Sofia for Catholics of Byzantine-Slavic rite in Bulgaria".
Today is the Second Day of the Pope's Visit to Bulgaria
Pope Francis's apostolic journey to Bulgaria continues today. The head of the Roman Catholic Church arrived yesterday in Bulgaria, under the motto "Peace to the Earth" - the title of the encyclical, written in 1963 by Pope John XXIII, also known as the "Bulgarian Pope," Archbishop Angelo Roncalli.
Pope Francis Sends Greetings to Bulgarian People Ahead of his Visit to the Country (Video)
His Holiness Pope Francis has sent his greetings to the Bulgarian people two days before his visit to the country, the government press officesaid.
The Pope's Visit to Bulgaria: An Important Historic Event that the International Media Will Follow
From 5th to 7th May, an important and historical event will take place here - the visit of Pope Francis in Bulgaria, who was elected six years ago as a Roman pope.