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After launching an investigation into historical child abuse allegations, Pope accepts resignation from Spain’s Bishop Cadiz

November 23, 2025 Crimes & Law Comments Off on After launching an investigation into historical child abuse allegations, Pope accepts resignation from Spain’s Bishop Cadiz

Pope accepts resignation of Spain’s Bishop of Cadiz after investigation launched into historic child abuse claims

The Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Cadiz following an official investigation launched into an allegation that historic child sexual abuse occurred. In a one-line statement released on Saturday, the Vatican confirmed that Rafael Zornoza would no longer serve as the Bishop of Cadiz and Ceuta – the first known time that the new American pontiff has removed …

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Bishop of Cadiz ‘steps back from duties’ as Vatican announces investigation into historic child abuse claims

November 11, 2025 Crimes & Law Comments Off on Bishop of Cadiz ‘steps back from duties’ as Vatican announces investigation into historic child abuse claims

Bishop of Cadiz ‘steps back from duties’ as Vatican announces investigation into historic child abuse claims

The Vatican launched a formal inquiry into a historic accusation of child sexual abuse. Rafael Zornoza is the Bishop of Cadiz & Ceuta. He has been accused of sexually abusing minors between 14 and 21 years old in Getafe near Madrid in the late 90s, when he served as a priest in the Diocese Getafe. Zornoza is now 76 and …

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