Belgian first: monk becomes bishop

27/11/19 - Lode Van Hecke is to become the new Bishop of Ghent. Until now Van Hecke served as the Abbot of the Orval monastery in Wallonia that is famed for its excellent beers.

Colin Clapson

Wed 27 Nov 2019 16:36

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