Juan José Omella
Juan José Omella is a Spanish cardinal of the Catholic Church, currently serving as the Archbishop of Barcelona. Born on April 21, 1946, in the province of Teruel, he has played a significant role in the Church, known for his pastoral approach and commitment to social issues. Omella has been an influential figure in discussions regarding the Church's response to contemporary challenges, including migration and social justice. Recently, he was in the news for expressing optimism about the health of Pope Francis, noting the pontiff's slight improvement following a hospitalization for pneumonia.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Juan José Omella expressed satisfaction about León XIV inaugurating the Torre de Jesucristo.
El Vaticano anuncia oficialmente que el papa León XIV viajará a España del 6 al 12 de junio | Sociedad
Spain· 2026-02-25
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona participating in the visit discussions.
La Iglesia baraja junio u octubre para el viaje del Papa a España y propone una visita al Bernabéu | SociedadSpain· 2026-01-24
The Archbishop of Barcelona, Juan José Omella, invited the Pope to travel to Spain during a visit.
León XIV adelanta que hay “más que esperanzas” de que viaje a España | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-27
Cardinal Juan José Omella was the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference during the investigation into clerical abuse.
A golpe de titular: un obispo apartado por el Papa culmina una investigación de siete años sobre la pederastia en la Iglesia | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-22
Cardinal Juan José Omella has been criticized for his handling of abuse cases within the Spanish Church.
El Papa aparta al obispo de Cádiz tras el escándalo por la investigación interna contra él por acusaciones de pederastia | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-22
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and president of the CEE, involved in the management of the abuse scandal.
León XIV examina a la Iglesia española por el escándalo de la pederastia del clero | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-16
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona who wrote a pastoral letter that prompted Custodio Ballester's article.
Spanish priest acquitted after facing 3 years for radical Islam criticism
United States· 2025-10-22
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona who met with the Pope before Illa.
El papa León XIV recibe en audiencia a Salvador Illa | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-10-01
Juan José Omella commented on the preliminary survey conducted during the Conclave.
Conclave, il racconto dei cardinali: gli italiani divisi, i voti a Erdo, Prevost con la testa tra le mani. «Noi tutti in piedi, lui rimase seduto»
Italy· 2025-05-13
Juan José Omella encouraged the faithful to pray for the cardinals during the conclave.
Cónclave: El Vaticano publica el orden de votación de los 133 cardenales y esta es la ubicación del peruano Carlos Castillo | Pietro Parolin | Fernando Filoni | Luis Antonio Tagle | Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-05-07
Juan José Omella is considered one of the potential successors to Pope Francis.
Quem são os candidatos a novo papa e a lista de papáveis neste conclave
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-07
Juan José Omella is the Cardinal of Barcelona and is considered a candidate with a reformist stance.
“La iglesia Católica vive una guerra civil”, asevera periodista Marco Politi; es autor del libro “Francisco entre los lobos”
Mexico· 2025-05-04
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and closely associated with Pope Francis.
¿Quiénes suenan como posibles ‘papables’ para suceder a Francisco?
Venezuela· 2025-04-27
Juan Jose Omella, the Archbishop of Barcelona, is also a candidate for the papacy.
Index - Külföld - Protokollt szegtek a Szent Péter-bazilikában, Ferenc pápa koporsója mellett imádkozhatott a szerzetes nővér
Hungary· 2025-04-25
Juan José Omella is participating in the conclave to choose the new pope.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-04-24
Juan Jose Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and follows the principles of Pope Francis.
Index - Külföld - Újabb lehetséges pápajelöltek vannak, de Erdő Péter még az esélyesek közöttHungary· 2025-04-23
Juan José Omella is a cardinal from Barcelona mentioned as a candidate.
Conclave, primi contatti e prove di alleanze tra matricole e «grandi elettori»: non ci sono né l'arcivescovo di Milano, né il patriarca di VeneziaItaly· 2025-04-23
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and a close friend of Francis.
¿Seguirá el nuevo papa el camino de reformas en la Iglesia que llevó a cabo Francisco?/ Análisis de Mauricio Vargas
Colombia· 2025-04-23
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and closely associated with Pope Francis.
Los 12 “papables” favoritos, según vaticanistas - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-04-22Juan Jose Omella is mentioned as a candidate for the next pope.
Index - Külföld - Szombaton temetik Ferenc pápátHungary· 2025-04-22
Juan José Omella is a candidate for the papacy.
Menos europeus e 7 brasileiros: de onde são os cardeais que elegerão o papa e o que isso significaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-22
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and an elector in the conclave.
Un cónclave mas internacional para elegir al sucesor de Francisco
Bolivia· 2025-04-21
Juan José Omella is known for his humble lifestyle and focus on helping the needy.
"מלחמות תרבות" בוותיקן: המועמדים בקרב על הכס הקדוש
Israel· 2025-04-21
Juan Jose Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and has dedicated his career to pastoral care and social justice.
Index - Külföld - Magyar pápa jöhet? Erdő Pétert a legesélyesebb jelöltek között emlegetikHungary· 2025-04-21
He is the Archbishop of Barcelona.
un conclave con más sudamericanos, africanos y asiáticos tras la muerte de Francisco, incluido un uruguayo
Uruguay· 2025-04-21
Juan José Omella is the archbishop of Barcelona among the Spanish cardinals.
Tres novedades tras la muerte del papa Francisco: un funeral más simple, una tumba distinta y un cónclave más pronto | InternacionalSpain· 2025-04-21
Juan José Omella is seen as a potential favorite for the papacy.
Papa morreu: quem será o próximo pontífice?Liechtenstein· 2025-04-21
Cardinal Juan José Omella described the news of Gaudi's recognition as 'joyful'.
Španski arhitekta Gaudi na putu da postane svetac
Serbia· 2025-04-16Cardinal Juan Jose Omella called the news of Gaudí's recognition a joy.
Architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood, Pope confirms
United Kingdom· 2025-04-15Cardinal Juan José Omella expressed joy at the news of Gaudí's recognition and emphasized its importance beyond architecture.
Semana Santa en Barcelona: Gaudí es proclamado ‘venerable’ y la Sagrada Familia brilla en su honor
Costa Rica· 2025-04-15
