The first-ever U.S. tour of St. Bernadette’s relics has been underway since April, including a May 20 stop at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in West Harlem, Manhattan.
Spain
Mayor in Spain Removes Cross From Convent, Throws it in Dump
The mayor of a small town in southern Spain forcibly removed a cross from the doors of a convent. The crucifix was then found in a garbage dump. The events took place last week in the town of Aguilar de la Frontera, in the Diocese of Cordoba, in the Andalusia region in southern Spain.
Firestorm on Twitter in Spain After Trending Topic Calls for Burning Priests
Despite restrictions on hate speech on social media in Spain, a trending hashtag calling for Catholic priests to be burned alive was not removed for violating rules against posting calls for violence.
Mexican President Again Asks Pope for Apology for 1521 Conquest
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has asked Pope Francis to apologize for the church’s role in the conquest of the Americas. It’s the second time he has made such a request of the pontiff in less than two years.
Pope, Spanish Bishops Voice Alarm Over Euthanasia Debate
During a meeting Sept. 19 with the heads of the Spanish bishops’ conference, Pope Francis expressed concern over a measure to legalize euthanasia soon to be discussed by Spain’s Senate.
Pope Names Archbishop Auza, Vatican Rep at U.N., as Nuncio to Spain
Pope Francis named Archbishop Bernardito Auza, who has represented the Vatican at the United Nations since 2014, to be nuncio to Spain and Andorra.
Archbishop of Barcelona Visits Richmond Hill, Blesses Fathers
Cardinal Juan José Omella, the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain, was the main celebrant of a Father’s Day Mass at Holy Child Jesus Church in Richmond Hill, June 17.