What position did Lefebvre hold in Dakar, Senegal?
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Vicar Apostolic
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Vicar Apostolic was Lefebvre's position in Dakar, Senegal. This title is given to a bishop who is appointed by the Pope to oversee a mission territory that is not yet a diocese. The Vicar Apostolic has the same authority and responsibilities as a diocesan bishop, but the territory he oversees is not yet considered a full-fledged diocese.
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