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Vatican probes abuse claim against Spanish bishop

It is the first investigation of its kind into the conduct of a serving Spanish bishop.

Edgar Beltrán
Nov 12, 2025
∙ Paid

The Vatican has opened an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of a minor against Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz, the first probe of its kind against a serving Spanish bishop.

Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz and Ceuta. Credit: Spainobispadocádizyceuta/wikimedia CC BY 2.0.

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According to Spanish media, Zornoza, 76, is accused of abusing a minor when he ser…

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