Vatican Moves as Cardinal Under Fire | Nigeria News

The Vatican moves swiftly as Father Mario Leon Dorado, a Spanish priest stationed in Western Sahara for 25 years, is named coadjutor archbishop of Rabat — poised to take over if current Archbishop Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero steps down. Romero, under investigation since July after five women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct, has denied all allegations and stepped aside while the Vatican probes. Though no formal complaints have been filed with Moroccan authorities, two Vatican investigators are already on the ground speaking with victims and diocese insiders. Appointed apostolic administrator in August, Dorado now stands ready to assume full leadership as Romero’s term ends in 2027 — a dramatic shift for a man once seen as a potential future pope. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7da7603d756381b