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Pope Leo XIV accepts Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta's resignation

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta from the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo on October 12. The resignation follows Ozoria Acosta reaching the episcopal retirement age of 75.

Archbishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán succeeds Ozoria Acosta as the head of the archdiocese. Morel Diplán, who was appointed coadjutor archbishop with right of succession on October 18, 2025, also assumes the role of Military Ordinary for the Dominican Republic.

Ozoria Acosta, now Archbishop Emeritus of Santo Domingo, presided over a thanksgiving Mass at the Cathedral on October 11. During the liturgy, he stated that while he is resigning from pastoral governance, he remains a priest and a bishop.

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Earlier version, Tuesday 13 October

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta, appoints Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán as Archbishop of Santo Domingo

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 12, 3:17 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Rinunce e nomine
  2. Oct 12, 3:27 AM Holy See Press Office Resignations and Appointments
  3. Oct 12, 3:55 AM Holy See Press Office Español Renuncias y nombramientos
  4. Oct 12, 2:01 PM ACI Prensa Español Carlos Tomás Morel sucede a Francisco Ozoria como Arzobispo de Santo Domingo
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