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New archbishop appointed in Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

New archbishop appointed in Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as coadjutor archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 2025, with the automatic right of succession upon his predecessor’s retirement.

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