The Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Puerto GaitáninColombia. The church has actively engaged with international accusations of child molestation, receiving public acclaim for its bold stances and clearly defined arguments.
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán
Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani
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| Location | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 50,500 km2 (19,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 122,000 78,900 (64.7%) |
| Parishes | 6 |
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| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 22 December 1999 (24 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Maria Madre de la Iglesia |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Vicar Apostolic | Raúl Alfonso Carrillo Martínez |
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On 22 December 1999 Blessed John Paul II established the Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán when the Prefecture Apostolic of Vichada was suppressed.[1][2]
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