German Catholic Church consecrates first bishop from India

Religious brother Joshy George Pottackal, born in India, is to become the first auxiliary bishop of non-European heritage. The diversity of the global Catholic Church is reaching the German episcopate.

Key takeaways

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• Religious brother Joshy George Pottackal, born in India, is to become the first auxiliary bishop of non-European heritage.
• The diversity of the global Catholic Church is reaching the German episcopate.

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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Religious brother Joshy George Pottackal, born in India, is to become the first auxiliary bishop of non-European heritage.
• The diversity of the global Catholic Church is reaching the German episcopate.