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Is Leo reforming Spanish episcopal appointments?

According to some, the new pope has paused appointments while he retools the process for selecting candidates

Edgar Beltrán
Jun 24, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Vatican media.

During Francis' pontificate, episcopal appointments became increasingly complicated in many parts of the world.

One reason was the growing number of priests who declined episcopal appointments, contributing to delays and resulting in many bishops — especially metropolitans — serving well past retirement age.

However, th…

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