Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos, and Cephalonia Archidioecesis Corcyrensis, Zacynthiensis, et Cephaloniensis Αρχιεπισκοπή Κερκύρας, Ζακύνθου, και Κεφαλληνίας | |
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Location | |
Country | Greece |
Statistics | |
Area | 12,000 km2 (4,600 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2006) 200000 6,500 (3.2%) |
Information | |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Cathedral | Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Georgios Altouvas |
Website | |
catholic-church-corfu.org |
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