Joan Josep Omella ends his mandate as president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference
Cardinal Joan Josep Omella, Archbishop of Barcelona, ends his term as president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE). This decision is taken in the plenary assembly that begins today and will end on Friday. However, Omella will not leave the position immediately, as he is trusted by Pope Francis.
The controversy surrounding reports of child abuse marks Omella’s legacy
The non-acceptance of reports on pederasty in the Spanish Church has marked Omella’s legacy as president of the EEC. Omella has minimized the figures provided by the reports and has questioned their veracity and reliability. This attitude of denial and lack of courage has generated criticism and affected Omella’s prestige.
The relief of Joan Josep Omella
It has not yet been announced who will replace Joan Josep Omella as president of the CEE. It is expected that the replacement will not be immediate and that a selection process will be carried out to appoint the new president. This decision will rest in the confidence of Pope Francis.