Head of Spanish bishops rejects spirit of Amoris Laetitia days before Pope's visit

Archbishop Luis Argüello outlined certain instances in which reception of Holy Communion were not to take place.

Jun 02, 2026

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VATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — The head of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference has de facto rejected the substance of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia, writing that Holy Communion is not permitted for married people now living in new relationships.

Issuing a pastoral letter on June 1, to mark the upcoming feast of Corpus Christi, Archbishop Luis Argüello outlined c…

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