Pope names new St. Louis archbishop

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ST. LOUIS – The Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. Louis says the Vatican has named Bishop Robert J. Carlson of Saginaw, Mich. as the new archbishop in the city.

Pope Benedict XVI announced Tuesday in Rome that the 64-year-old Carlson will serve as the ninth archbishop of St. Louis.

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