Vatican Advances Spanish Beatifications Amid Questions of Priorities

In a move that may seem symbolic but is deeply connected to how institutions choose their priorities, Pope Leo XIV has approved decrees recognizing the “heroic virtues” of two Spanish religious figures—Father José Merino Andrés and Sister María Evangelista Quintero Malfaz. This step initiates their official journey towards beatification, marking them as "Venerable Servants of God." Yet, while this ecclesiastical process honors centuries-old faith and tradition, one must ask: does it align with the urgent needs facing today’s America? Is the Vatican Out of Touch With Modern Realities? The Church's decision to spotlight individuals from 17th-century Spain and mid-20th century...