Vatican Appoints New Archbishop Following Allegations Against Cristóbal López Romero
The Vatican has officially appointed Mario León Dorado as the new coadjutor archbishop of Rabat, a role that grants him automatic succession rights should the episcopal seat become vacant. This decision comes as a response to the current archbishop, Cristóbal López Romero, stepping back from his duties in July due to an ongoing Vatican investigation regarding allegations of abuse against women, which he vehemently denies.
Cristóbal López Romero, who is 74 years old, has strong ties to Badalona, having grown up in the Sant Crist neighborhood before embarking on his missionary career. Despite his denials of the accusations and his assertion of cooperating with the Vatican to clarify the situation, the Holy See has expedited the transition in the Moroccan diocese. The move indicates a significant shift within the archdiocese, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations and the Vatican's commitment to addressing such issues swiftly.
As reported by bdncom.cat.
