Morocco’s Coadjutor Archbishop-elect Calls for Migrant Support, Environmental Care in New Pastoral Year

Mario León Dorado, the Coadjutor Archbishop-elect of the Archdiocese of Rabat, called on Catholics to support migrants and protect the environment in a message for the new pastoral year. In his October 4 message, Dorado, a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, urged the faithful to welcome, protect, promote, and integrate migrants.

Dorado also encouraged people to take practical steps to care for the environment through the help of the diocesan service. He stated the Church has a responsibility to care for Morocco and its inhabitants, specifically mentioning the sick, those who are alone, and people seeking asylum.

The Spanish-born bishop, who also serves as the Apostolic Administrator of the Ethiopian Metropolitan See, was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Rabat on September 12. He noted that the Church proclaims the Gospel in Morocco through service and solidarity within an interreligious atmosphere.