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Pope appoints Bishop Richard Moth as new Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Nichols.
Bishop Richard Moth, 67, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who retired after 16 years.
Moth, who has led the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton since 2015 and previously served as Bishop of the Forces, will be installed on February 14, 2026.
Known for his advocacy on social justice, mental health, and migration, Moth pledged the Church must speak authentically on issues like assisted dying and immigration, emphasizing truth, charity, and empathy.
He acknowledged past failures in handling abuse cases under Nichols, including criticism from a 2020 inquiry, but noted improvements in safeguarding.
Moth reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to human dignity and dialogue amid rising societal tensions and far-right activism.
El Papa nombra al obispo Richard Moth como nuevo Arzobispo de Westminster, sucediendo al cardenal Nichols.