Jorge Viana, a candidate for the Senate, has publicly welcomed the appointment of Dom Antônio Fontinele de Melo as the new bishop of the Diocese of Rio Branco. The appointment was announced on Friday by Pope Leo XIV.
Dom Antônio Fontinele de Melo, who has a background in pastoral work within the Amazon region, previously served as the apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rio Branco. Following the official announcement of his new role, Viana expressed his support and offered well wishes for the bishop’s upcoming mission in the state of Acre.
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