Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic visit to Spain will take the pontiff to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
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“It was a scene of terror. Homes, infrastructure, all destroyed, and the historic parish reduced to rubble. Civilians were captured and forced to watch.”
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“Bishops across the country have emphasized the … need to work toward a peace with social justice, based on dialogue, reconciliation, and respect for life.”
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In the late afternoon, the nun “felt someone come up behind her and throw her with full force onto a rock,” according to one news report.
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If you think of the most secularized regions in Europe — like the Czech Republic — even there, Christians are many times more numerous than here.”
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Organizers said the lives of the patron saints reflected on issues relevant today, including persecution, migration and social struggle.
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According to her congregation’s website, Sister Teresia “wanted to serve God in the order, working in silent union with Him” despite a debilitating disease.
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Archbishop Mullally expressed to Pope Leo for speaking “about the many injustices in our world,” especially during his trip to Africa.
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Priests are called to leave the Church’s doors open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV said.
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Pope Leo was greeted with cheers from the people attending the Mass, many of whom were dressed in the Vatican’s white and yellow colors.
