Leo XIV Receives Madrid Cardinal amid an Archdiocesan Homosexual Scandal
Cardinal Cobo is currently embroiled in an alledged homosexual scandal. A video has emerged of his friend, Rev. José Castro Cea ('Josete'), boasting about his partner's genitals in a homosexual bar in Madrid. He later claimed that this was part of a “bad-taste prank” and not evidence of a “double life”. The video spread online and the excuse has been widely disputed.
Analysts have pointed to the close relationship between Josete and Cardinal Cobo. There are speculations that Josete's knowledge may be preventing Cardinal Cobo from taking any action.
On 12 October, InfoVaticana.com reported that Cardinal Cobo continues to protect his friend, despite widespread expectations that he would at least be removed from his role in the formation of future priests.
According to InfoVaticana, Cardinal Cobo's behaviour cannot be explained by loyalty, friendship or mercy but it rather suggests a deeper and more troubling dependency between the two men.
The outlet concludes that Cardinal Cobo acts not out of heroic motives, but "for interests that are best kept under wraps": "If a superior protects a subordinate with a harshness that cannot be explained by loyalty, what is he really protecting?"
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