Pope names Apigo Davao archbishop

9 Nov 2026 • 9:30 PM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

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Pope names Apigo Davao archbishop

MANILA, Philippines — Pope Leo XIV has named Abel Apigo Davao archbishop.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported that the Pope accepted the resignation of Romulo Valles as archbishop and appointed Apigo, Mati bishop, to the post.

Valles held the archbishop post for about 14 years before turning 75, bishops' age of retirement, in July, CBCP News said.

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