Spanish-born Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, steps back from duties following allegations of sexual assault. Multiple outlets report that an Agence France-Presse investigation found at least five women accuse Lopez Romero of sexual assault. One accuser reportedly submitted a written complaint in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco, according to accounts reviewed by AFP. Lopez Romero denies wrongdoing, and the reports describe him as responding to his ecclesiastical superiors and cooperating with the investigation. Several sources say he announced he was “stepping back” from his role, while the Vatican conducts an inquiry into the allegations. Daily Maverick additionally reports that the Vatican says he suspends himself after the allegations. The accusations and the Vatican review are presented as allegations pending investigation. No outlet cited confirmation of wrongdoing, and Lopez Romero is described consistently as denying the claims.
Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero steps back after sexual assault allegations
Spanish-born Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, steps back from duties following allegations of sexual assault. Multiple outlets report that an Agence France-Pres...
- Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, is the Archbishop of Rabat, Morocco.
- At least five women accuse him of sexual assault, according to an AFP investigation.
- Lopez Romero denies wrongdoing and says he is cooperating with the investigation.
- He announces he is “stepping back”/suspending himself from duties while the Vatican inquires.
- One accuser reportedly submitted a written complaint in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco.
Spanish Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, who is also the Archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, has suspended himself after being accused of molesting women, the Vatican said on its own news site.
1 month agoRABAT, Morocco — A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, denies wrongdoing. One woman who […]...Keep on reading: Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
1 month agoRABAT, Morocco — A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, denies wrongdoing. One woman who said he molested her made a written complaint about the cardinal in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco, which AFP has seen. READ: Pope Leo says Catholic Church sexual abuse is ‘still an open wound’ She accused him of “particularly insistent and prolonged hugs” […]...Keep on reading: Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
1 month agoThe 74-year-old archbishop denied any wrongdoing, saying he had responded to his ecclesiastical superiors and would continue to cooperate fully with the investigation.
1 month agoA Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was "stepping back" from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault.Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, denies wrongdoing.One woman who said he molested her made a written complaint about the cardinal in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco, which AFP has seen.
1 month agoAt least five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat of sexual assault, according to an Agence France-Presse investigation, prompting the Spanish-born cleric to announce he was “stepping back” on Tuesday while the Vatican holds an inquiry. Agence France-Presse interviewed a retired woman involved in the Church and reviewed the written testimony of another woman who said Cristobal Lopez Romero had sexually assaulted them. The 74-year-old archbishop denied all wrongdoing when contacted by...
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