VIJAYAVADA, Diocese of. — After India gained independence on 15 August 1947, some Indian cities changed their names: thus Bezwuada (q.v.) became Vijayavada.
In conformity with this change, the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide, by a decree dated 21 October 1950, decreed that the name of the Curia and diocese of Bezwuada be changed to that of Vijayavada.
Bibl.: AAS, 43 (1951), p. 127. Pompeo Borgna