Overview

• The Archdiocese of Valencia said Tuesday that the archbishop emeritus is progressing well and has moved to his usual residence to continue treatment.
• He was hospitalized on 7 August for a “delicate” health condition, according to the archdiocesan statement.
• Church officials thanked supporters for their prayers and asked the faithful to continue praying for his full recovery.
• Cañizares has served as archbishop emeritus since his 2022 resignation, with Enrique Benavent now leading the archdiocese.
• His health had already curtailed public duties this year, including skipping the conclave held after Pope Francis’s death, according to diocesan sources.