Articles by Nicolás de Cárdenas
20 martyrs of persecution during Spanish Civil War to be beatified
Oct 24, 2023 / 18:00 pmOn Nov. 18, the Archdiocese of Seville will celebrate the beatification of 20 martyrs of religious persecution carried out during the Spanish Civil War.
Pro-abortion demonstrators allegedly tag church in Spain with offensive graffiti
Oct 23, 2023 / 18:30 pmThe Spanish Christian Lawyers Foundation has filed a complaint against a pro-abortion organization whose activists also allegedly harassed Mass-goers.
Cross in public square in Spain smashed to pieces
Oct 23, 2023 / 18:00 pmA stone cross carved in the 16th century and placed on a pedestal in a public square next to the cathedral in Seville, Spain, was destroyed over the weekend.
Event in Spain headlined by Archbishop Gänswein abruptly canceled
Oct 19, 2023 / 18:20 pmThe Fundación Universitaria Española surprisingly canceled an event announced weeks ago that was going to feature Benedict XVI’s personal secretary.
Cardinal Hollerich: Beginning today the Synod is addressing ‘some of the key points’
Oct 13, 2023 / 15:52 pmSpeaking at the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich shared an introductory reflection on the “co-responsibility of the mission.”
Jesuit Father James Martin says there are many chaste gay priests in the Church
Oct 2, 2023 / 18:30 pmIn an Oct. 1 interview with the Spanish newspaper El Periódico, Martin stressed that “it is crucial to point out that these priests lead a chaste and celibate life.”
40 Days for Life in Spain: Abortion activists label pro-lifers ‘dangerous’
Oct 2, 2023 / 11:30 amPro-lifers in the country are praying near abortion clinics in about 20 cities as part of the 40 Days for Life fall campaign.
Dominican nun speaks in favor of homosexuals being able to marry in the Church
Sep 22, 2023 / 18:00 pm“I would be in favor of gays getting married in the Church because God always blesses love,” Dominican Sister Lucía Caram said recently.
Shrine of Virgin of Flowers whose name traveled to Mars with NASA desecrated
Sep 20, 2023 / 18:30 pmThe incident took place Monday night but was not discovered until early Tuesday, when the person who opened the church noticed the damage and theft.
Spanish priests criticize radio personalities who say Mother Teresa took advantage of poor
Sep 20, 2023 / 18:00 pmOn Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”
Consecrated hosts stolen from hospital chapel tabernacle in Spain
Sep 14, 2023 / 16:00 pmSources at the diocese told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, that chaplains witnessed the tabernacle had been profaned on two occasions.
Spanish bishop open to mediation regarding non-Opus Dei priest as rector of Opus Dei shrine
Sep 12, 2023 / 16:00 pmBishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo said he has waited for things to calm down before making a statement about the Torreciudad shrine.
The challenges facing South Korea in organizing the next World Youth Day
Aug 12, 2023 / 07:00 amOne priest says that being designated the site of the next WYD is an opportunity “to spread faith in Christ” and confirm Asian Catholics in their faith.
Pope receives posthumous letter from young Carmelite who wanted to attend WYD
Aug 4, 2023 / 07:00 amIn the letter, Pablo María de la Cruz expressed to the pope his desire to have participated in WYD in person, but pledged his prayers and support.
World Youth Day: 96% of pilgrims think gatherings contribute to evangelization
Jul 31, 2023 / 17:00 pmAmong the motivations for attending the international meeting with the pope is “encountering Jesus Christ” followed by “living new experiences.”
WYD: Young people ‘don’t need reefers or condoms’ to have a good time, Spanish bishop says
Jul 28, 2023 / 08:30 amBishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, reflected on the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in his recent weekly letter.
Clerical sex abuses crisis: Spanish priests hit with sanctions
Jul 13, 2023 / 16:30 pmThe Diocese of Mallorca in Spain has sentenced one priest to three years of not celebrating Mass other than in his home and to a life of prayer and penance.
Expert decries ‘brutal discrimination’ against medical conscientious objectors to abortion
Jul 9, 2023 / 07:22 amAttorney José Antonio Díez disagrees with the ruling of the Constitutional Court (TC) of Spain justices and questions “their impartiality.”
Close to 100 Spanish youths to walk almost 800 miles to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Jun 28, 2023 / 13:00 pmThis pilgrimage will also serve as a fundraiser to restore the chapel of the old Mental Institute of the Holy Cross and to build a new parish center.
Same church in Spain where priest was stabbed has now been vandalized and robbed
Jun 16, 2023 / 16:25 pmFortunately, the priest was able to determine that the tabernacle was untouched.