Jesús Sanz
Jesús Sanz is the Archbishop of Oviedo and is considered one of the more conservative leaders within the Spanish Catholic Church. He has gained attention for his alignment with radical Catholic groups that oppose the Spanish government's policies regarding religious sites, particularly the Valle de los Caídos.
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Jesús Sanz published a tweet about immigration stating that 'not everyone fits in'.
El ultracatolicismo rompe con la Conferencia Episcopal: “Están más cerca del demonio” | España
Spain· 2026-02-02
Jesús Sanz has criticized the extraordinary regularization of immigrants, stating that 'not everyone can fit in'.
El arzobispo de Oviedo arremete contra la regularización extraordinaria de inmigrantes: “Todos no caben” | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-29
Jesús Sanz, the Archbishop of Oviedo, has made controversial statements regarding Muslims and their condemnation of violence against Christians.
El arzobispo de Oviedo llama “moritos” a los musulmanes y les recrimina no condenar asesinatos de cristianos “en sus territorios” | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-13Jesús Sanz accused the government of seeking a totalitarian dictatorship.
Más de 40 años de sotanas agitadas contra el PSOE | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-25
Jesús Sanz spoke about politics during a sermon, calling for a resolution to the political crisis.
El líder de los obispos catalanes sobre petición de elecciones de la Conferencia Episcopal: “La Iglesia no debe entrar en política” | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-23
Jesús Sanz is the bishop of Oviedo and is favored by Hazte Oír for his conservative positions.
Los ultracatólicos golpean con la Cruz de los Caídos al sector moderado del clero | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-01
