Nuncio to Spain appointed amid tension between government, bishops

Nuncio to Spain appointed amid tension between government, bishops

After months of speculation, the Holy See announced Monday the appointment of Archbishop Piero Pioppo as apostolic nuncio to Spain.The Pillar had reported last month that Pioppo was the Vatican’s pick for the position, but that the government was delaying the process in protest over recent tensions with the Spanish bishops’ conference.Archbishop Piero Pioppo. Credit: Vatican Media.ShareThose tensions, present for months, had escalated in June, w…