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Spanish bishop to Belgian bishops: The Church doesn’t have authority to bless gay unions
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla reminded the Belgian bishops that the blessing of gay unions goes against the teaching of the... 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
40 Days for Life in Spain: ‘The more they persecute us, the more we will embrace the Cross!’
Volunteers 40 Days for Life in Spain face for the first time the threat of jail time for praying near... Read more
Pope Francis orders new canonical process in abuse case at Opus Dei school in Spain
Bishop Joseba Segura Etxezarraga of Bilbao has announced that Pope Francis has ordered a new canonical process for an abuse... 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
Three bishops on the Camino to Santiago: An exclusive interview with Bishop James Conley
The three walked 15 to 24 miles a day along the Camino, just as pilgrims have been doing for more... Read more
Archbishop criticizes Spanish government’s approval of abortion bill
Archbishop Luis Javier Argüello Garcia of Valladolid criticized Spain’s Council of Ministers Tuesday for approving an abortion bill, stressing that... 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
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
Why did the floor of a Spanish monastery turn blood red once a year for almost 500 years?
On Aug. 6 in the year 953, 200 monks living at the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos,... 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
Wildfires force monks out of Santo Domingo de Silos Monastery in Spain
The monks, who are known for their Gregorian chant, have been taken in by the nuns at a nearby Benedictine... Read more
Spain ombudsman 'concerned' that most doctors refuse to perform abortions
In a letter leaked to a Spanish newspaper July 12, Ángel Gabilondo said the situation “should be subject to assessment... Read more
Vox party files complaint against journalist for inciting destruction of abbey in Spain
The journalist was cited for a hate crime for encouraging on air that the basilica and abbey at of the... Read more
More than 100,000 march for life in Spain
Pro-lifers also protested proposed changes to the country’s abortion law. Read more
The Church ‘can neither live nor survive without priests,’ Spanish bishop says
Bishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, made the remarks before the ordination of five new priests for his diocese. Read more
Family of ‘skateboard hero’ of 2017 London attack campaigns for sainthood
Native Spaniard Ignacio Echeverría was fatally stabbed on June 3, 2017, after trying to fend off attackers with his skateboard. Read more
Priests back bishop attacked in media for defending life and the family
Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra encouraged Catholics to vote for those who share Christian values. Read more
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