Bishops of Southern Spain express concern for Ceuta

Bishops from the southern dioceses of Spain met in Córdoba on Monday, October 26, for the 163rd Ordinary Assembly. The assembly included representatives from the dioceses of Almería, Asidonia-Jerez, Cádiz and Ceuta, Córdoba, Granada, Guadix, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Sevilla.

During the session, the bishops expressed concern regarding the situation in the autonomous city of Ceuta. They also discussed contemplative monasteries in Andalusian dioceses, describing them as a spiritual necessity and encouraging prayer for these vocations and support for the monasteries' needs.

The assembly received information on the application of the Ley de Patrimonio Cultural de Andalucía, passed by the Andalusian Parliament in March. The bishops are analyzing how the forthcoming regulations may affect the care of heritage within their dioceses. They also addressed the housing crisis and the assistance provided by Cáritas.

The bishops invited young people to attend the Segunda Peregrinación y Encuentro de Jóvenes del Sur de España, scheduled for November 6 to 8 at the Santuario de la Virgen de la Cabeza in Andújar, Jaén. The sanctuary is observing a Jubilee Year for the VIII Centenario of the Virgin's appearance.