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Sagrada Familia's papal connection comes full circle with Pope Leo XIV
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (882+ words) (OSV News) "Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona highlights the relationship between the papacy and the sacred edifice, whose history has spanned more than a century. Most notably, the pope's visit offers a…...
Flowers, stadiums, Banderas and jam'n: Spain is ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (1225+ words) (OSV News) "In the weeks leading up to Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Spain, organizers found themselves facing an unexpected problem: Too many people wanted to help. Chefs offered to cook. Winemakers volunteered bottles from their cellars. Ham producers…...
Spaniards hope Pope Leo's visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (1760+ words) MADRID (OSV News) " As Pope Leo XIV descends toward Madrid June 6, one landmark likely to catch his eye is a towering cross rising above the cemetery at Paracuellos del Jarama, on the outskirts of the Spanish capital. Visible from the…...
A Church at a crossroads: Spain's Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1753+ words) MADRID (OSV News) " Gonzalo and three of his friends earn pocket money in a rather unusual way for most university students. He sings in a traditional Spanish band, entering restaurants in a town northwest of Madrid known for its splendid…...
First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1165+ words) MADRID (OSV News) "When Pope Leo XIV lands in Spain June 6, he will be greeted by King Felipe VI in the Royal Palace " a traditional welcome for a head of state arriving in the country. But more symbolic is the…...
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, "a missionary nation" he knows by heart
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1116+ words) MADRID (OSV News) " Spain has been, and hopefully will continue to be, a very missionary nation." Pope Leo XIV spoke these words during a brief encounter with Father Jos" Mar'a Calder'n, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain....
Pope will find a living, growing Church in Madrid, Spanish cardinal says
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (970+ words) (OSV News) " Pope Leo XIV will encounter a living and growing Church when he arrives in Madrid, a revitalization highlighted by his planned blessing of the cornerstones for 12 new parishes, said Cardinal Jos" Cobo of Madrid." In a May 20 interview…...
Eudist sisters face possible eviction with prayer, trust in God " and an attorney
2+ week, 5+ day ago (718+ words) (OSV News) "A group of women religious serving the imprisoned and impoverished are calling for prayer and assistance, as one of their members faces eviction from a San Diego residence the community has rented for years. In a May 8 email…...
Experts see pope's June parliament address as call for unity in polarized Spain
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1247+ words) (OSV News) "Amid a packed schedule during his apostolic visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV's address to the country's parliament stands out as a defining moment in a nation marked by deep political polarization. At a May 6 news conference following…...
Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife
3+ week, 3+ day ago (724+ words) (OSV News) "Pope Leo XIV thanked the people of Spain's Canary Islands after passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship were allowed to disembark on the island of Tenerife. "I would like to thank the people of the Canary…...