The lingering appointment of a nuncio to Spain

Spain's government must approve the appointment of a nuncio. Why hasn't it?

Amid growing controversy in Spain, the wait for a new papal nuncio has triggered a cycle of reports and denials that Spain’s government has blocked a papal appointment over tensions between the Spanish government and the country’s hierarchy.

But sources close to the Spanish nunciature have told The Pillar that while Spain has not yet approved the appoint…