TOUS 4556 Maroc l archeveque de Rabat se met en retrait apres des accusations de violences sexuelles

The Archbishop of Rabat, Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, has announced his temporary withdrawal from his duties following accusations of sexual abuse. The Catholic Church indicated that a canonical investigation would be conducted to establish the facts, while the prelate firmly denies the accusations. This decision aims to ensure the proper conduct of the investigation and comes amid heightened vigilance within the Church regarding cases of sexual abuse involving members of the clergy.