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By learning story of Spanish martyrs, ‘we will recover evangelical strength,’ bishop says
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martínez Camino of Madrid noted that “if we know the history of the martyrs, we will... Read more
2 priests in Spain threatened with prison for criticizing radical Islam are acquitted
Two priests and a journalist who were tried for criticizing radical Islam have been acquitted by the Provincial Court of... Read more
Freedom of speech, religion in play as Spanish priest prosecuted for denouncing radical Islam
Father Custodio Ballester faces a possible 3-year prison sentence and fines after a trial this week found him guilty of... Read more
Vatican expert: The lives of the saints raise incisive questions for our consciences
The relator for the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Monsignor Melchor Sánchez de Toca, said the lives of... Read more
7 Catholic churches attacked in Spain last month
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience reported seven cases of vandalism and desecration against Catholic churches in Spain last... Read more
Spanish court rules in favor of Church in eviction lawsuit against schismatic nuns
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of the Catholic Church in the eviction lawsuit against the former Poor Clare... Read more
Contemplating a crucifix led to conversion of young Chinese atheist
A young Chinese mother shares the testimony of her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Read more
Youth event in Spain draws thousands who are embracing holiness
At the foot of the shrine in Covadonga located in Asturias province Spain, more than 1,700 young Catholics from 28... Read more
After 20 years of gay marriage in Spain, ‘not impossible’ to rescind the law, expert says
Spain was the third country in the world, after the Netherlands and Belgium, to equate marriage with same-sex unions. Read more
Spanish faithful disconcerted by restoration of iconic image of weeping Virgin
The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of... Read more
More than 90,000 people venerated body of St. Teresa of Ávila during public exposition
Approximately 93,000 faithful venerated the body of St. Teresa of Jesus (Ávila), which was publicly exhibited May 11–25 for the... Read more
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no... Read more
Tallest cross in the world will remain despite Spanish ‘resignification’ project
The 492-foot cross at the Valley of the Fallen, the world’s tallest, will remain standing. Read more
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Secularization: Being born in Spain no longer means you’re Catholic, archbishop says
Archbishop Luis Argüello opened the Spanish Bishops’ Conference’s 127th plenary assembly this week with a deep analysis of Spain’s growing... Read more
Cardinal’s role in effort to ‘resignify’ Franco era war monument sparks controversy
Cardinal José Cobo is defending his role as an interlocutor between the Vatican and the Spanish government in the process... Read more
Regnum Christi to review abuse prevention policies following arrest of former official
Regnum Christi has announced that it will review the protocols it has in place in Spain following five allegations of... Read more
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain
According to several statements released by Highlands El Encinar School in recent days, Spain’s National Police arrested the priest on... Read more
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
José María Martínez, a teacher at Gaztelueta School (an Opus Dei institution located in Lejona, Spain) was notified of his... Read more
Poor Clare abbess criticizes Vatican order to close convents with fewer than 5 nuns
Sister María Victoria Triviño, OSC, made her critique in an article regarding the recent closure of a monastery that had... Read more
Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience is calling on Spain’s Ministry of the Interior to strengthen security at the... Read more
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