Church in Spain
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New archbishop of Madrid discusses his vision for the future
After his appointment as archbishop of Madrid became official, José Cobo said he sees a need to “reposition the Church”... Read more
PHOTOS: Corpus Christi procession in Valencia, Spain, continues to catechize
Valencia’s first Corpus Christi procession has been an annual affair since 1372. Read more
Jesuits in Spain hire law firm to address alleged sexual abuse of minors in schools
The Jesuit delegate in Catalonia has announced that the congregation has taken action in relation to the alleged cases of... Read more
Church in Spain collects almost 1,000 complaints of sexual abuse since 1945
The report does not include situations involving the abuse of conscience and power or committed against adults. Read more
Spanish bishops: Abortion as a right makes the unborn child ‘a true undocumented person’
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference criticized the May 9 ruling by the country’s constitutional court that upheld abortion as a right. 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
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
Why the world’s largest cross and its custodians are under imminent threat in Spain
In a move that could destroy the largest cross in the world, Spain’s government wants to turn the world’s longest... 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
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
Spain's bishops welcome government commission to investigate sex abuse
The Spanish parliament has overwhelmingly approved the creation of an independent commission to investigate alleged sexual abuse in the Catholic... Read more
Spanish cardinal: Clerical abuse audit is a ‘step forward’ in transparency
The investigation is expected to take a year to complete. Read more
Spain’s Catholic bishops ask law firm to open independent audit on clerical sex abuse
The audit is expected to lead to a comprehensive report. Read more
Spanish university publishes independent report on sex abuse victims in Navarra
The Public University of Navarra has published an independent report in which it identified 52 victims of sexual abuse committed... Read more
Spanish legislature may create commission to investigate sex abuse in Church
Spain’s lower house, the Congress of Deputies, agreed Feb. 1 to debate the creation of a commission to investigate sexual... Read more
Spanish bishop reportedly living with erotic novel author
It has been widely reported that Bishop Xavier Novell Gomà, who resigned as Bishop of Solsona last month, did so... Read more
Spain passes euthanasia, assisted suicide law
Spain’s legislature passed a law Thursday to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Catholic leaders have decried the measure as “a... Read more
Number of Spaniards contributing to Church through tax system increased in 2020
During the 2020 Income Declaration Campaign in Spain, 7,297,646 taxpayers chose to allocate 0.7% of their taxes to the needs... Read more
Spanish parliament advances legal euthanasia, despite Catholic opposition
Spain’s parliament has advanced a euthanasia and assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders had decried as “a defeat for all”... Read more
Spain’s Catholic bishops: Fast and pray against legalization of euthanasia
The Catholic bishops of Spain called Thursday for a day of fasting and prayer ahead of the expected approval of a... Read more
