The head of Catholics in Russia, Pavel Pezzi, resigned due to health reasons, and the Pope appointed auxiliary bishop Nikolai Dubinin as the temporary administrator of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow.

The head of Catholics in Russia, Pavel Pezzi, resigned due to health reasons, and the Pope appointed auxiliary bishop Nikolai Dubinin as the temporary administrator of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow.

@meduzalive 02 May 2026, 15:50

Archbishop Pavel Pezzi resigned due to health issues, and his request was accepted by Pope Leo XIV.

@mash 02 May 2026, 15:17