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Pope Names Administrator for Rabat

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Pope Leo XIV names an apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco. Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero steps back from public ministry amid investigation. He denies allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.

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  1. Aug 3, 6:52 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco amid investigation of cardinal
  2. Aug 3, 6:52 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco amid investigation of cardinal
  3. Aug 3, 10:25 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Names Apostolic Administrator for Rabat in Morocco Amid Investigation of Cardinal

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