he Spanish cardinal leads a small yet vibrant church in Morocco which works closely with migrants. He is a member of the Salesian religious order, a group within the church devoted to educating young people, and spent a number of years in Latin America, including a long stint in Paraguay. His time in Morocco has given him expertise in dialogue with Islam and he has emphasized the importance of working with Muslims. López Romero has also been an advocate of the synod reform process begun by Francis. He insists the Catholic Church “is not a Western organization” and his work reflects the contemporary church’s priorities of dialogue and mission.