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Spanish bishops lament there are families who oppose religious vocations of their children
The bishops published an annual message in anticipation of Holy Family Day under the theme “The family, cradle of the... Read more
German Synodal Way: The devil will not defeat the Resurrection, Spanish cardinal says
Spanish Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela criticized the controversial Synodal Way of the German Catholic Church in a university course... Read more
New Spanish law threatens future of world’s largest cross and its employees
One employee says she fears losing her lifelong job at the world’s largest cross locality after the government of Spain... Read more
How the image of the Virgin of Almudena survived the eighth-century Muslim invasion
Every Nov. 9, the Church in Spain celebrates the Virgin of Almudena, whose image “hides” a peculiar story that might... Read more
Priest laments state of apparition site of Our Lady of Fatima in Spain
While progress has been made on the restoration of the shrie, Spanish Father Javier Siegrist noted that “it’s still insufficient... Read more
Spanish bishop prays in front of abortion clinic on All Souls’ Day despite oppressive law
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante, Spain, joined the 40 Days for Life campaign Nov. 2 in front of an... Read more
Spanish bishop makes statement on alleged apparitions at Garabandal
Bishop Manuel Sánchez Monge stated that “my position, like that of my predecessors, is that Rome’s assessment remains valid: ‘There... Read more
Spanish archbishop objects to labeling pro-lifers as ‘ultra-Catholics’ or ‘extreme right’
“There are only ad hominem arguments left for those who know they’re going against science, ethics, integral ecology, and the... Read more
Pope names as bishop a Spanish priest whose mother is in the process of beatification
Pope Francis has appointed Father José María Avendaño Perea as auxilary bishop for the Diocese of Getafe. Read more
Priests reject controversial synod poster: it’s ‘out of bounds and confusing’
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
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Archbishop calls on consecrated to wear religious dress as a ‘revolutionary’ gesture
Archbishop Luis Argüello of Valladolid, Spain, made his remarks in a homily for a diaconal ordination, noting that deacons wear... Read more
Preoccupation with money distances us from God, Spanish bishop warns
In his weekly pastoral letter on Sept. 15, Bishop Demetrio Fernández González of Córdoba said that the desire for money... Read more
Spanish court confirms former priest’s 30-year sentence for sexual abuse
Spain’s Supreme Court has confirmed an appeal court’s sentence for a man convicted of sexually abusing minors and who was... Read more
Archdiocese begins process of canonization for main developer of Cursillo
The Archdiocese of Madrid has begun the canonization process for Father Sebastián Gayá, one of the main developers of the... Read more
Spanish shrine where Our Lady of Fatima appeared to Sister Lucía is falling into ruin
The place where Our Lady called for the first Saturday devotion needs urgent reconstruction work. Read more
Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas
Historian and professor Íñigo Fernández pointed out that shortly after the discovery of America, “the Church in fact began to... Read more
Is Latin more effective in driving out demons? An exorcist responds
Father Francisco Torres Ruiz of the Diocese of Plasencia, Spain, said many wonder if an exorcism ritual from 1614 is... Read more
Spanish bishop: We’re creating ‘monsters’ if youth don’t grow up to be loving and generous
Bishop Juan Carlos Elizalde of Vitoria, Spain, warned that some young people are “at risk” for self-centeredness because of the... Read more
How a village of 7 residents mobilized hundreds to restore altarpiece of its small church
A crowdfunding campaign has raised the necessary funds to restore a 16th-century altarpiece at a church in the small village... Read more
Spanish bishop warns that the Synod on Synodality can’t re-invent the mission of the Church
Bishop Demetrio Fernández says “there is no lack of people who confuse the Holy Spirit with their own strange ideas.” Read more
