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Clerical sexual misconduct

Apostolic administrator appointed for Rabat during cardinal’s investigation

Msgr. Mario León Dorado, OMI, has been appointed as apostolic administrator.

Edgar Beltrán
Aug 06, 2026
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The Archdiocese of Rabat, Morocco, announced Aug. 2 the temporary appointment of Msgr. Mario León Dorado, OMI, as apostolic administrator while the Holy See investigates allegations of sexual misconduct against Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, SDB.

Monsignor Mario León Dorado, OMI. Credit: Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

The move follows allegations…

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