Pope Francis has chosen Octavi Vilà as the new archbishop of Barcelona, marking a new era in the archdiocese with a focus on dialogue and a solid theological formation, following his impactful visit to the city in June that changed perceptions about Catalanism in the Vatican. #OctaviVilà #IglesiaCatalana #PapaFrancisco (translated)
Octavi Vilà, the new archbishop of Barcelona and former abbot of Poblet, will take possession of the position on December 19, standing out for his dialogue-oriented and Catalanist profile. #OctaviVilà #IglesiaCatalana #ArzobispoBarcelona (translated)
The appointment of Octavi Vilà as the new archbishop of Barcelona has been celebrated by the Catalan Church and members of the political sphere, highlighting his connection to the social reality of Catalunya and his closeness to the people. #OctaviVilà #IglesiaCatalana #ArzobispoDeBarcelona (translated)
Octavi Vilà became the successor of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Juan José Omella, after receiving a call from the apostolic nuncio in Spain and accepting the task in a meeting in Madrid on October 27. #OctaviVilà #ArzobispoDeBarcelona #IglesiaCatalana (translated)
Octavi Vilà has been appointed the new archbishop of Barcelona, replacing Cardinal Omella, and is noted for his closeness to independence movements and his relationship with former president Puigdemont. #Cataluña #OctaviVilà #ArzobispoBarcelona (translated)
Pope has appointed Octavi Vilà, bishop of Girona and former abbot of the Poblet monastery, as the new archbishop of Barcelona, replacing Cardinal Juan José Omella, marking the beginning of a new era in the Catalan Church. #OctaviVilà #IglesiaCatalana #ArzobispoDeBarcelona (translated)
The Bishop of Girona, Octavi Vilà, will take over as Archbishop of Barcelona in place of Juan José Omella, who left the position after eleven years of service and submitted his resignation upon turning 75. #JuanJoséOmella #OctaviVilà #ArzobispadoBarcelona (translated)
Octavi Vilà, bishop of Girona, has been appointed successor to Cardinal Juan José Omella as archbishop of Barcelona, following weeks of speculation about his designation. #OctaviVilà #ArzobispoDeBarcelona #IglesiaCatalana (translated)
