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Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting
Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Francis a letter imploring the... Read more
Drama reenacting the assumption of Mary returns to Valencia Cathedral after 400 years
After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral has reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama. Read more
Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it
Father Terry Martin, who serves the Parish of Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex, England, has called on Pope Francis... Read more
Euro 2024: Bishops highlight the faith of the coach of Spain’s victorious soccer team
Several Spanish bishops have congratulated the country’s national soccer team and highlighted the Catholic faith of their coach, Luis de... Read more
Culture of death advances in Spain with two new developments
The culture of life suffered two setbacks recently as the culture of death advanced again in Spain. Read more
New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
Spanish painter to become Trappist monk after seeing film on cloistered life
After lying dormant for decades, the seed of a calling to monastic life has sprung to life in the soul... Read more
Spanish university cancels Rupnik chapel project
Francisco de Vitoria University in Spain has canceled its planned chapel project with former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik. Read more
Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023
One of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world reached record numbers of people in 2023. Read more
Rosary for Spain to join worldwide Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima prayer crusade
The objective of the initiative is to implore, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, God’s help and intervention, particularly for... Read more
20 riot police sent to remove 10 young people praying rosary at abortion clinic in Spain
The Government Delegation in Madrid mobilized approximately 20 riot police officers to prevent about 10 young people from praying the... Read more
Same-sex blessings: Sinners can be blessed but not their sin, Spanish bishop says
For Bishop Munilla, it’s important to “stick to what is clear and ask the Lord to clarify what is not... Read more
PHOTOS: Rosary for Spain prayed in more than 100 cities on feast of Immaculate Conception
People joined in praying the rosary for Spain on Dec. 8, asking for Mary’s intercession in the nation and in... Read more
Spanish lawyer, mom of 4, challenges country’s rosary ban
“There are plenty of times when the Virgin Mary has come to Spain’s aid,” Polonia Castellanos said, “and we are... Read more
The miracle that made the Immaculate Virgin patroness of Spain and its infantry
In 1585 a miracle attributed to the Immaculate Conception allowed the Spanish troops to win the Battle of Empel in... Read more
Why protesters in 50 Spanish cities are praying the rosary this Friday
On Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — the patroness of Spain — hundreds of Spaniards will gather... Read more
More than 130 Masses celebrated in 5 countries to promote Queen Isabella’s canonization
This year, 133 Masses were celebrated with this intention, most of them in Spain but also in Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela,... Read more
‘No fear’ among Spanish bishops over upcoming meeting with Pope Francis about seminaries
The spokesman for the Spanish Bishops’ Conference said that “there is no fear” among the bishops regarding their upcoming meeting... Read more
Catholics call for opening of canonization cause for sacristan slain by jihadist in Spain
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta in southern Spain has begun to receive requests to promote the canonization process of... Read more
