Spanish bishops ask forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
By Jonathan Luxmoore – The bishops of Spain have asked forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, while defending the Catholic Church’s right to oppose laws which violate...
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Spanish Bishops Brief Pope on Abuse Commission
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis met with the leaders of the Spanish bishops’ conference and was briefed on the independent commission established by the bishops...
Spanish bishops meet with pope, vow to investigate sex abuse cases
By Junno Arocho Esteves – In the wake of a newspaper report revealing hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse in Spain, the country’s bishops assured Pope Francis...
Pope accepts resignation of outspoken Spanish bishop
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Spanish bishop who had made controversial statements in favour of Catalan independence. The Vatican announced...
Bishops say Spain trying to dismantle the Christian worldview
By Jonathan Luxmoore – Spain’s Catholic bishops warned of growing division and tension in their country over government attempts to “deconstruct and dismantle the Christian worldview.” “We are...
