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Resignation of Archbishop of Santo Domingo
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Monseñor Francisco Ozoria Acosta submitted his resignation as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo after reaching the age of 75, in accordance with the Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law. Pope Leo XIV has since accepted the resignation. Ozoria Acosta will transition to the role of Archbishop Emeritus, focusing on prayer, retreats, and conferences. Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, the former who previously served as Coadjutor Archbishop, Archbishop with right of succession since October 2025, has been appointed officially assumed leadership of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo. In addition to succeed him as taking over the new Metropolitan Archbishop pastoral government and will also assume the role of Primate of America, Morel Diplán has formally assumed the position of Military Ordinary for the Dominican Republic. Republic, overseeing the pastoral care of the Dominican Armed Forces.
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- 2026-10-13 13:11 UTC Resignation of Archbishop of Santo Domingo
- 2026-10-12 18:22 UTC Resignation of Archbishop of Santo Domingo
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