Now, we have a cardinal in Chieti (while Los Angeles hasn't had a cardinal for many years now).
Confirmed: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, 60, as Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto.
The move brings Gambetti’s tenure as Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica, Vicar General for Vatican City and President of the Fabric of St Peter to an end. His successor at the Vatican has not yet been announced.
Cardinal Gambetti's years in the Vatican were marked by repeated controversies, many of which were brought to public attention primarily by SilereNonPossum.com. The investigation was based on documents, photographs, videos and testimony.
Among other issues, SilereNonPossum reported favouritism in personnel appointments - including the hiring of people personally connected to Gambetti. Other scandals included controversial expenditure, costly events and projects, and concerns over the maintenance and management of the Basilica.
Cardinal Gambetti succeeds Archbishop Bruno Forte, whose resignation Pope Leo XIV has accepted.
The transfer comes after months of rumours that …More
Maybe that is because Los Angeles already has a cardinal, Mahoney, even though he is retired.
Now, we have a cardinal in Chieti (while Los Angeles hasn't had a cardinal for many years now).
Gambetti Steps Down as Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica After Five Years and Several Controversies