Rabat
Coverage of Rabat in the Nexus archive.
- Cardinal considered contender to replace Pope Francis accused of molesting several women
Cristobal Lopez Romero, Archbishop of Rabat and apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Tangier, attended the ordination of Father Nicolas Lhernould as bishop of Constantine in Tunisia. The event took place at the Cathedral of Tunis on February 8, 2020.
- Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
A Catholic cardinal considered a favorite to replace Pope Francis is stepping back from his role after an AFP investigation found five women accused him of sexual assault. The cardinal, Cristobal Lopez Romero, denies the allegations, though one woman submitted a written complaint to the Vatican embassy in Morocco in May.
- Cardinal in Morocco steps back from duties after sexual assault claims
Five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, of sexual assault, leading him to step back from duties while the Vatican investigates. The archbishop denied all allegations when contacted.
- Morocco faces over 40,000 job losses after France bans telemarketing calls
Morocco is experiencing over 40,000 job losses due to France's ban on telemarketing calls. A call center in Rabat, Morocco, highlights the economic impact of this policy.
- Morocco building collapse kills at least 4
A four-storey building collapsed in Fez, Morocco, killing at least 4 people and injuring 6 others. Initial reports of 11 deaths were later corrected by state media. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with an investigation launched into the cause.