Luis Argüello
Luis Argüello is the Archbishop of Valladolid and serves as the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE). Known for his advocacy on social issues, he has recently called for the socialist and popular parties in Spain to collaborate on a legislative initiative aimed at the extraordinary regularization of half a million immigrants. Argüello emphasizes the importance of addressing the plight of those living in legal limbo and champions the dignity of human beings, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
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Luis Argüello has consistently supported the immediate regularization of immigrants in Spain.
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
Luis Argüello, president of the bishops, was depicted in a derogatory video by Falange Española de las JONS.
El Vaticano confirma que el Papa alertó a los obispos españoles “del riesgo de manipulación de los extremismos” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-24
Luis Argüello, the president of the bishops, updated the Pope on the situation of the Spanish Church.
El Papa alertó a los obispos de que su mayor preocupación en España es la ultraderecha que intenta “instrumentalizar a la Iglesia” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-23Luis Argüello is the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference and expressed joy over the government's immigration regularization measure.
Abascal: “Hay obispos que están haciendo negocio con la inmigración” | Elecciones en Aragón 8-FSpain· 2026-02-07
Luis Argüello is the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference and celebrated the announcement of extraordinary regularization of immigrants.
El ultracatolicismo rompe con la Conferencia Episcopal: “Están más cerca del demonio” | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-02
Luis Argüello, the president of the Episcopal Conference, was present at the funeral.
La emoción sacude el multitudinario adiós de Huelva: “Estamos aquí para apoyarnos entre todos” | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-29
Luis Argüello, the president of the CEE, described the regularization measure as a good news for many immigrants.
El arzobispo de Oviedo arremete contra la regularización extraordinaria de inmigrantes: “Todos no caben” | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-29
Luis Argüello, the president of the Episcopal Conference, celebrated the government's initiative on immigration.
Feijóo llevará a Europa su rechazo a la regularización de inmigrantes: “Incumple el pacto europeo” | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-27
Luis Argüello is the president of the Conferencia Episcopal Española and has been vocal about the dignity of immigrants.
El líder de los obispos españoles, sobre la regularización extraordinaria de inmigrantes: “Se reconoce así su dignidad” | EspañaSpain· 2026-01-27
Luis Argüello is the president of the CEE who presented a draft for the Pope's visit.
La Iglesia baraja junio u octubre para el viaje del Papa a España y propone una visita al Bernabéu | SociedadSpain· 2026-01-24
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram to Luis Argüello, the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, expressing his deep sorrow over the train accident.
Mandatarios de todo el mundo muestran su pésame ante el accidente ferroviario de España
Honduras· 2026-01-19
Luis Argüello is the president of the Conference Episcopal who has been criticized by the Government for his comments on political matters.
El Gobierno, contra el presidente de los obispos: “Respete la democracia” | EspañaSpain· 2025-12-15
Luis Argüello is the newly appointed president of the Spanish bishops who faced criticism for his handling of abuse allegations.
Carta de una víctima al líder de los obispos: “Necesitamos que deis un paso valiente, transparente y decidido” | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-27
Luis Argüello assured that León XIV was informed about the case of Zornoza.
El Papa habla por primera vez sobre el caso del obispo de Cádiz: “Hay que permitir que siga la investigación” | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-18Luis Argüello announced Piero Pioppo's arrival as the new apostolic nuncio during the inauguration of the 128th Plenary Assembly.
L'arquebisbe Pioppo visitarà Madrid com a nou nunci apostòlic d'Andorra i Espanya el 5 de desembre
Andorra· 2025-11-18
Luis Argüello, the head of the bishops, avoided mentioning Rafael Zornoza during his inaugural speech.
El jefe de los obispos evita nombrar a Zornoza en su plenaria anual y apela a la “presunción de inocencia” | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-18Luis Argüello is the president of the bishops in Spain and has been criticized for his handling of the abuse scandal.
León XIV examina a la Iglesia española por el escándalo de la pederastia del clero | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-16
Luis Argüello expressed his 'pain' regarding the accusations during a conference.
El cardenal de Madrid asegura que el caso de pederastia del obispo de Cádiz es “un drama” para la Iglesia | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-11
Luis Argüello is the president of the bishops in Spain who stated that the conference does not have authority over bishops.
El Vaticano y la Iglesia española mantuvieron en el cargo al obispo de Cádiz pese a conocer la denuncia por pederastia desde hace cuatro meses | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-11
Luis Argüello has expressed his 'pain' regarding the investigation into Bishop Rafael Zornoza for alleged sexual abuse.
El presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal confiesa su “dolor” ante el caso de abusos del obispo de Cádiz | SociedadSpain· 2025-11-10
Luis Argüello is the president of the bishops who received a warning from Félix Bolaños regarding the indemnification process.
El plan de los obispos de indemnizar por el escándalo de la pederastia naufraga: solo un 2% de las víctimas han sido reparadas | SociedadSpain· 2025-09-02
Luis Argüello is the president of the CEE and has spoken against the ideology of gender.
Las ayudas a los inmigrantes, el silencio ante el Gobierno y las políticas de género: los seis bulos de Santiago Abascal contra los obispos españoles | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-22
Luis Argüello, the president of the CEE, has made controversial statements regarding political matters.
El líder de los obispos catalanes replica a Abascal: “Un xenófobo no puede ser un verdadero cristiano” | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-12Luis Argüello, president of the CEE, emphasized the importance of defending the freedom of worship.
Vox contra la Iglesia católica | OpiniónSpain· 2025-08-12
Luis Argüello is the president of the CEE and has called for a debate on migration and globalism.
Mano dura o brazos abiertos: la inmigración aflora las distintas almas del catolicismo español | EspañaSpain· 2025-08-12
Luis Argüello officiated a mass for over 25,000 pilgrims in Rome with the help of the Vatican.
El Papa atrae a un millón de jóvenes de todo el mundo en Roma: “Aspiren a cosas grandes, no se conformen con menos” | SociedadSpain· 2025-08-03
Luis Argüello, the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, officiated a mass for the participants of the Jubilee.
Casi un millón de jóvenes ante el encuentro con el Papa: “Hay que acabar con el estigma de que somos unos frikis” | SociedadSpain· 2025-08-02
Luis Argüello, president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, has proposed early elections, sparking debate about the Church's involvement in politics.
El debate | ¿Es conveniente que la Iglesia haga declaraciones políticas? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-07-02
Luis Argüello, the then secretary general and today president of the CEE, supported protests organized by Catholic groups.
Más de 40 años de sotanas agitadas contra el PSOE | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-25
Luis Argüello has called for new elections amid a political crisis involving the socialist government.
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
