Church in Asia Pope Francis establishes new Diocese of Labuan Bajo in Indonesia, appoints Father Maximus Regus as first bishop Pope Francis has established the Diocese of Labuan Bajo in West Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia, following extensive preparation by Bishop Siprianus Hormat, local priests, and the faithful.
Vietnam Celebrates First Beatification on Home Soil as Fr. Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep Declared Blessed
