Vatican Appoints Apostolic Administrator for Rabat

The Vatican has appointed an apostolic administrator for the diocese of Rabat. Father Mario León Dorado, the apostolic prefect of El Aaiún, will temporarily manage the diocese of Rabat. Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero was removed from his position due to allegations of sexual abuse. Father Dorado will manage the diocese of Rabat temporarily, while Cardinal López Romero was removed from his position but will retain his title. The Vatican is investigating the allegations of sexual abuse against the cardinal, with at least five women having made allegations against him.