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Spanish government ends controversial Education for the Citizenry course
Spain’s Minister of Education, Jose Ignacio Wert, announced on Jan. 31 that the government will eliminate the controversial course Education... Read more
Abortion law reform must be more than 'cosmetic,' says Spanish bishop
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain said he is hopeful that the reforms of the country’s abortion law... Read more
New Patriarch of Venice approaches job with trepidation and trust
Bishop Francesco Moraglia was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the important post of Patriarch of Venice on Jan. 31.... Read more
Pro-life supporters take a stand in Barcelona
Hundreds of pro-life supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain on Jan. 25 to protest the abortion services offered at hospitals linked... Read more
English seminary in Rome celebrates its 650th birthday
The Catholic seminary in Rome where young Englishmen are trained for the priesthood turned 650 years-old on Jan. 27. Read more
Spanish government seeks to add parental consent to abortion law
Spain’s Minister of Justice, Alberto Ruiz Gallardon, announced on Jan. 25 that the government will work to change the country’s... Read more
Crisis gives reason to reflect on human existence, says Spanish archbishop
Archbishop Braulio Rodriguez of Toledo, Spain recently spoke of the impact a crisis can have on humanity. Read more
Church leaders in England stress unity as secularism spreads
Catholic and Coptic Orthodox leaders in England are encouraging unity between the two churches as society grows increasingly hostile to... Read more
Lay movements answer problems of today’s world, Vatican official says
Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, said that lay ecclesial movements are a gift to... Read more
Spanish bishop urges Christians to remain hopeful in despair
Archbishop Carlos Osoro of Valencia in Spain called on Christians in Europe to remain hopeful in the Lord, despite difficult... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way welcomes Vatican approval for prayers
Francisco “Kiko” Argüello, the founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, thanked the Vatican for approving special “celebrations” or non-liturgical prayers within... Read more
Spanish bishop emphasizes role of victims in journey toward peace
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain has said that the country's victims of terrorism should occupy “the central... Read more
Protestors in Spain call for removal of offensive Christ image
The civil rights group Hazteoir.org urged the mayor of Madrid to remove an offensive picture from a photo exhibit showing... Read more
Bishop encourages children to become 'little missionaries'
Bishop Gerardo Melgar of Osma-Soria, Spain sent a letter to children reminding them that Jesus is counting on them to... Read more
Chaplain: Costa Concordia crew showed personal sacrifice
The Catholic chaplain of the sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia has defended the ship’s crew from reports they were negligent... Read more
Catholic midwives refuse abortion cases, go to court
Two Catholic midwives are testifying before Scotland’s highest civil court that they are being forced to participate in abortions against... Read more
Spanish officials allow pro-life play, despite criticism
Officials in Merida, Spain have rejected a request by local Socialist party leaders to ban the theatrical production “Vidiana. An... Read more
Only 13 percent of Spain's Catholics say they practice faith
New data shows that despite over 70 percent of Spaniards identifying themselves as Catholic, only 13.6 percent say they practice... Read more
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Braveheart letter to Pope returns to Scotland
A 14th-century letter asking Pope Boniface VIII to look favorably upon the Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace during his visit... Read more
New book points teens to example of Spanish martyrs
A new collection of testimonies from the Spanish martyrs is aimed at teaching young people about the strength of faith,... Read more
