Historic Vatican Approval for New St. Gallen Bishop

Beat Grögli appointed as 12th Bishop of St. Gallen following unprecedented transparent election process and Vatican confirmation, marking new era in Swiss Catholic leadership.

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Beat Grögli has been appointed as the 12th Bishop of St. Gallen.
The election result was approved by Pope Leo XIV.
The election involved a democratic element where the parliament of the Catholic denomination of the canton of St. Gallen commented on candidates.
The announcement was made at noon on Thursday, accompanied by the ringing of cathedral bells.