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Frank Bangerter: first queer bishop of the Christian Catholic Church in Switzerland (People 2025, by David Torres Guzmán) - Swiss Press Award

Frank Bangerter in seinem Garten in Grenchen.
Frank Bangerter in seinem Garten in Grenchen.
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2025

Frank Bangerter: first queer bishop of the Christian Catholic Church in Switzerland

David Torres Guzmán

Frank Bangerter was consecrated bishop of the Christian Catholic Church in September 2024. In May, the 61-year-old spoke about his life, why he is now a Christian Catholic instead of a Reformed Church, works as a pastor instead of an economist, and lives in a long-term partnership with a man.

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Photo / People
2025

David Torres Guzmán

Frank Bangerter was consecrated bishop of the Christian Catholic Church in September 2024. In May, the 61-year-old spoke about his life, why he is now a Christian Catholic instead of a Reformed Church, works as a pastor instead of an economist, and lives in a long-term partnership with a man.

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