Nuncio to Spain appointed amid tension between government, bishops
Tensions have been high between the Spanish government and the hierarchy for months.
After months of speculation, the Holy See announced Monday the appointment of Archbishop Piero Pioppo as apostolic nuncio to Spain.
The Pillar had reported last month that Pioppo was the Vatican’s pick for the position, but that the government was delaying the process in protest over recent tensions with the Spanish bishops’ conference.
