WebSep 21, 2024 · The apostolic administrator of Solsona, Bishop Romà Casanova Casanova of Vic, has addressed in his weekly letter the “anomalous” situation following the resignation of Bishop Xavier Novell ... WebSep 7, 2024 · ROME – When Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Spanish bishop for “strictly personal reasons” two weeks ago, speculation was rampant as to why, with several news sites claiming the pontiff had fired him for his support of the independence of Catalonia. ... Bishop Xavier Novell i Goma,” it can only be said that “the decision ...
Pope accepts resignation of outspoken Spanish bishop
WebDec 13, 2024 · The apostolic administrator of Solsona announced Saturday that the diocese’s former bishop, Xavier Novell i Gomà, had incurred suspension when he attempted marriage last month. Bishop Novell ... WebDec 13, 2024 · Spain’s youngest bishop has been stripped of his church powers, the Spanish Episcopal Conference said on Saturday, after he married a woman identified as an author of satanic erotica. ... Bishop Xavier Novell Goma, Bishop Emeritus of Solsona, has contracted a civil marriage with Ms Silvia Caballol, on November 22, 2024 in the town of … grand strand coastline
Diocesan administrator: Spanish bishop’s resignation ‘perplexing…
WebSep 21, 2024 · Bishop Xavier Novell Gomà, Bishop Emeritus of Solsona. / Conferencia Episcopal Española via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) Solsona, Spain, Sep 21, 2024 / 14:10 pm (CNA). The apostolic administrator of ... WebVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Spanish bishop who had made controversial statements in favor of Catalan independence. The Vatican announced the resignation Aug. 23 of Bishop Xavier Novell Gomà of Solsona. At 52, Bishop Novell was one of Spain's youngest bishops. WebSep 8, 2024 · When Spanish bishop Xavier Novell resigned last month, the Roman Catholic Church cited strictly personal reasons without going into detail. grand strand cpa