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Spanish bishop proclaims the right to life doesn’t come from the ballot box or a court
“There are human beings who do not have human rights. It’s the obvious conclusion,” said Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of... Read more
Spanish bishop: Reference to UN’s Agenda 2030 on World Youth Day website was ‘a mistake’
The bishop of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain, José Ignacio Munilla, called the reference to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 on the... Read more
Spanish bishops lament low participation in Synod on Synodality, especially by young people
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has presented the Synthesis for the European Continental Stage of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Sacristan killed, priest wounded in terrorist attacks in Spain; bishops condemn violence
The National Court in Spain has initiated the investigation in Wednesday’s incidents as a suspected jihadist terror attack. Read more
Meet the Spanish pilot who paid homage to Benedict XVI on a flight to Rome
Raúl Ruiz, 50, said he felt the need to dedicate something to the late pope “and share it with all... Read more
Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain demands TV series promoting pedophilia be pulled
“Scandal, Story of an Obsession” is a Mediaset España production that began being broadcast on Telecinco Jan. 11. Read more
Priest in Spain who preached on the affective disorder of homosexuality publicly harassed
Father Oscar Martín has been publicly harassed for preaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexuality. Read more
Another 140 Spanish laymen, priests martyred for their faith considered for beatification
The diocesan phase of the beatification processes of 140 priests and laymen murdered in Spain during the religious persecution of... Read more
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
Spanish government wants to undo the concept of family and redefine it, critics charge
Pro-family associations in Spain are mobilizing against a new family law. 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
Spanish bishop appoints controversial former communist leader as head of campus ministry
The Vox party has charged that the newly appointed head addressed voters in insulting terms and has asked the bishop... 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
Catholics launch initiative in Spain to help fleeing Cubans
With the increasing number of Cubans settling in Madrid, a group of Catholics has launched the Cobijo Project to welcome... Read more
LGBT organizations in Spain are pressuring the government to pass the ‘trans law’
Three LGBT organizations have met with the main party of the governing coalition in Spain, seeking the passage of the... Read more
