The new bishop of Santander, Arturo Ros (2r), and the former bishop of Santander, José Manuel Sánchez Monge (r), as they arrive for Ros' inauguration at the Cathedral of Santander on December 16, 2023, in Santander, Cantabria (Spain). On October 31, Pope Francis appointed the hitherto auxiliary bishop of Valencia, Arturo Ros, as the new bishop of Santander. The appointment followed the resignation due to retirement of José Manuel Sánchez Monge. DECEMBER 16;2023 Juanma Serrano / Europa Press 12/16/2023 (Europa Press via AP)