Joan Planellas
Joan Planellas is the Archbishop of Tarragona, known for his emphasis on dialogue as a fundamental aspect of his teachings and the synodal mission of the Church. He highlighted the significance of Pope Francis being the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and reflected on the transformative impact of his pontificate.
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Joan Planellas, the archbishop and leader of the Catalan bishops, stated that a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian.
Los obispos que plantan cara a Vox: de señalar a sus miembros como “herederos ideológicos” del franquismo a llamar “xenófobo” a Abascal | España
Spain· 2026-02-28
Joan Planellas responded to Abascal by stating that a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian.
El Papa alertó a los obispos de que su mayor preocupación en España es la ultraderecha que intenta “instrumentalizar a la Iglesia” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-23
Joan Planellas stated that a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian.
El ultracatolicismo rompe con la Conferencia Episcopal: “Están más cerca del demonio” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-02
Joan Planellas, the archbishop of Tarragona, called for precautionary measures in cases like that of Bishop Zornoza.
El jefe de los obispos evita nombrar a Zornoza en su plenaria anual y apela a la “presunción de inocencia” | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-18Joan Planellas, the archbishop of Tarragona, stated that 'a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian'.
Vox: el xenófobo e islamófobo partido ultraderechista español
Costa Rica· 2025-08-26
Joan Planellas, the Archbishop of Tarragona, spoke out against the political exploitation of immigration issues.
Joan Planellas, arzobispo de Tarragona: “Querer obtener rédito electoral de la inmigración es una trampa” | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-08-24
Joan Planellas, the Archbishop of Tarragona, responded to Abascal by stating that a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian.
El arzobispo de Oviedo llama “moritos” a los musulmanes y les recrimina no condenar asesinatos de cristianos “en sus territorios” | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-13
Joan Planellas, the Archbishop of Tarragona, criticized the association of Catholicism with xenophobia.
El líder de los obispos catalanes replica a Abascal: “Un xenófobo no puede ser un verdadero cristiano” | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-12
Joan Planellas, the archbishop of Tarragona, distanced himself from Argüello's statements, emphasizing that they do not represent the CEE.
El debate | ¿Es conveniente que la Iglesia haga declaraciones políticas? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-07-02
Joan Planellas has criticized the request for early elections by the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference.
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
Joan Planellas noted that Francesc was the first pope from the southern hemisphere and emphasized the value of dialogue.
Vives recorda el papa Francesc i reivindica el seu llegat
Andorra· 2025-05-04
