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’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting

September 4, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Morrissey performs live on stage at Wembley Arena on March 14, 2020, in London. / Credit: Jim Dyson/Getty Images

CNA Staff, Sep 4, 2024 / 14:46 pm (CNA).
Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has… […]

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Drama reenacting the assumption of Mary returns to Valencia Cathedral after 400 years

August 14, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral hass reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama as part of the basilica’s festivities to celebrate the Aug.15 Marian solemnity. / Credit: Rachel Thomas

Rome Newsro… […]

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Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it

July 24, 2024 Catholic News Agency 9

Bullfighting, which has existed since 711 A.D., is being denounced and labeled as animal cruelty by Father Terry Martin, a Catholic priest in England and an outspoken advocate for the welfare of animals. Last year Martin sent a joint letter with… […]

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Euro 2024: Bishops highlight the faith of the coach of Spain’s victorious soccer team

July 15, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

Luis de la Fuente, Spanish national soccer coach. / Credit: Royal Spanish Football Federation

Seville, Spain, Jul 15, 2024 / 17:20 pm (CNA).
Following Spain’s 2-1 victory over England yesterday to clinch its fourth European Championship, severa… […]

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Culture of death advances in Spain with two new developments

June 19, 2024 Catholic News Agency 2

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ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 19, 2024 / 17:30 pm (CNA).
The culture of life suffered two setbacks as the culture of death advanced again in Spain: The government is proposing to extend euthanasia to people with m… […]

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New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions

February 22, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

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ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 22, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
Young people around the world can now find answers to the most common questions about Catholic doctrine in the “Youth” program, a new initiative from Opus Dei… […]

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Spanish painter to become Trappist monk after seeing film on cloistered life

February 3, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

José María Méndez of Seville, Spain, will go from painter to Trappist monk, at 53 years old, thanks to the movie “Libres.” / Credit: José María Méndez

ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 3, 2024 / 09:00 am (CNA).
After lying dormant for decades, the seed of … […]

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Spanish university cancels Rupnik chapel project

January 17, 2024 Catholic News Agency 3

Project devised by Father Marko Rupnik for the chapel of the Francisco de Vitoria University outside Madrid, Spain. / Credit: UFV

ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 17, 2024 / 19:45 pm (CNA).
Spain’s Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) has canceled its pl… […]

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Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023

January 3, 2024 Catholic News Agency 2

A man walks the Camino de Santiago in Spain. / Credit: Jorge Luis Ojeda Flota via Unsplash

CNA Staff, Jan 3, 2024 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
Pilgrims walking the famous Camino de Santiago have reached a new record. In 2023, nearly half a million people … […]

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Rosary for Spain to join worldwide Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima prayer crusade

January 3, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

A man adorned in the flag of Spain prays the rosary for Spain on Dec. 8, 2023. / Credit: ACI Prensa

Madrid, Spain, Jan 3, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).
The Rosary for Spain, which has been prayed in Madrid since Nov. 12, has announced that on Jan. 6 i… […]

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