News – Neocatechumenal Way

Pope Leo greets the Redemptoris Mater priests from the Americas who were present at the audience on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The 800 priests from the Redemptoris Mater Seminaries in the Americas (North, Central, and South), along with their formators and itinerant catechists from their respective countries, participated this morning in the General Audience with Pope Leo upon his return from a mission to parishes in Italy, where they proclaimed the Gospel without a bag, without money, and without a cell phone. During his catechesis, the Pope commented on the Apostolic

The Virgin of Loreto and “Symphony of the Innocents” by Kiko Argüello

Joaquín Panzerini Photo Gallery In the evocative setting of the square in front of the Basilica of the Holy House in Loreto, at dusk on Friday, June 19, 2026, an exceptional event took place, rich in meaning, intensified by the gesture of the conductor who, as he began the “encore” of the final movement dedicated to Mary, raised his hand toward heaven as if to open it up to make

The Symphonic Works of Kiko Argüello: From Loreto to Macerata, Under the Gaze of Mary

With the Neocatechumenal Way Orchestra, conducted by Tomáš Hanus June 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in Loreto, and June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Macerata A choral symphony and a symphonic poem for piano, choir, and orchestra that evoke the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross and the passion of her Son, Christ. *The Suffering of the Innocents, The Messiah* is a symphonic work by

The Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Carmen Hernández

The diocesan phase of the beatification and canonization of Carmen Hernández has been concluded “May holiness continue to be the banner of our Church,” urges Cardinal José Cobo, Archbishop of Madrid The Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Madrid hosted the closing ceremony of the diocesan phase of the beatification process for the Servant of God Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way alongside Kiko Arguello. Cardinal José Cobo, Archbishop of Madrid,

Live Broadcast of the Closing Ceremony for the Cause for Canonization of Carmen Hernández

Closing ceremony of the diocesan phase of the cause for canonization of the Servant of God Carmen Hernández In-person attendance is by invitation only; you can watch the event live via the link below, which will remain active, or view it on demand after the event. Location: Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Madrid, Spain Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Time: 8:00 p.m. (UTC +2, Madrid time) Presided over by His Excellency

Joyful gratitude from the brothers and sisters of the Neocatechumenal Way

Together with the Initiators at Madrid Cathedral Against the evocative backdrop of Madrid’s La Almudena Cathedral, adorned with icons by Kiko Argüello—whose Byzantine-style compositions and modern color palette reflect the wonder—that divine quality evoked by every cathedral—the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Neocatechumenal Way was celebrated here, in Madrid, where 60 years ago, in one of its outlying neighborhoods, Palomeras Altas, it was born and took its first

60 Years of Light on the Way: Pope Leo XIV’s Message of Closeness and Gratitude

More than 6,500 members of the Neocatechumenal Way participated on the afternoon of Saturday, May 30, in a Mass of thanksgiving for the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way at the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. It was presided over by the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo Cano, and concelebrated by several bishops and more than one hundred priests. It was attended by itinerant groups that evangelize around the world.