archdiocese of Naples, Italy

Founded in the 1st century, it is one of the earliest areas of Church activity. Elevated to an archdiocese during the 10th century. Illustrious bishops in its history include Saint Asprenus, Pope Paul IV, Blessed Paul Burali d'Arezzo, and Pope Innocent XII. Suffragen dioceses include

• Acerra
• Alife-Caiazzo
• Aversa
• Capua
• Caserta
• Ischia
• Nola
• Pompei o Beatissima Vergine Maria del SS.mo Rosario
• Pozzuoli
• Sessa Aurunca
• Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia
• Teano-Calvi

See also

• city of Naples, Italy
• patron saints index

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