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New archbishop of Karachi sets out priorities
Bishop Trevas to focus on communion, helping youth, building a priestly fraternity and providing education for the poor
The newly appointed archbishop of Karachi has outlined his key priorities for Pakistan’s largest archdiocese.
Bishop Benny Mario Trevas of Multan was appointed by Pope Francis on Feb. 11 after Cardinal Joseph Coutts stepped down on reaching the canonical retirement age of 75 in July 2020.
In his first comments after the announcement of his appointment, he said he has chosen “Communion” as his motto, which is deep in its meaning in the context of unity in diversity, communion within the clergy, communion within parishes, communion among Protestant brethren and communion with all people living in Pakistan.