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Speech of Kiko Arguello at the award of the Doctorate Honoris Causa

Solemne Acto de Investidura como Doctores Honoris Causa de D. Francisco José Gómez de Argüello y del Rabino David Shlomo Rosen from Equipo Audiovisual on Vimeo. (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria – Madrid) I thank the Lord and this University for this event, which seals an itinerary of approach and friendship between the Neocatechumenal Way and the Jewish people, that began with the trip of Carmen Hernández during 1963-64, and that

Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) to Kiko Argüello and to the Rabbi David Rosen at the University Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid

Press release On Monday, October 25, the University Francisco de Vitoria of Madrid, a Catholic university that has more than 8,000 students, will award to Kiko Argüello, initiator together with Carmen Hernández of the Neocatechumenal Way, and Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of Religious Affairs of the American Jewish Committee, the Doctorate Honoris Causa for the great contribution to the Jewish-Catholic dialogue, promoting a historical rapprochement between Jews and Christians

Statement by Kiko Argüello on the occasion of the Doctorate Honoris Causa with the Rabbi David Rosen at the Univeristy Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid

I am grateful to the Lord for this event, which seals a long path of rapprochement and friendship between the Neocatechumenal Way and the Hebrew people, which began with Carmen Hernández on her trip to Israel in 1963-64, and which has been promoted by the Declaration “Nostra Aetate” of the Second Vatican Council in 1965. The rediscovery of the roots of our elder brothers in the faith, favored by the

Pope Francis confirms Kiko Argüello “FOR LIFE”

When a charism or an ecclesial reality is found in a foundational state, “the founder is not replaced, he continues on; that is why the Decree speaks of a ‘founder in life’.” This is what the Holy Father has declared in the meeting with all the associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements and new communities, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life on September 16, 2021. With these

Praying for the intercession of Carmen Hernández

Carmen was born in Ólvega (Soria) on November 24th 1930 and spent her childhood in Tudela (Navarra). She felt the call to be a missionary from an early age, influenced by the spirit of Saint Francis Xavier. She graduated in chemistry from the University of Madrid. For some years she was a member of the “Missionaries of Christ Jesus” and studied theology in Valencia. In 1964, she joined Kiko Argüello

The opening of the cause of beatification of Carmen Hernández is formally requested

Five years have passed since the death of the woman who was co-initiator of the Neocatechumenal Way with Kiko Argüello, Carmen Hernández. In a Eucharist presided over by the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Carlos Osoro, a formal request was made to open the cause of the beatification process of this exceptional woman who has made a mark in the recent history of the Church. Hundreds of members of the Neocatechumenal

Note from Kiko Argüello for the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Carmen’s death at the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

Dear brothers, May the peace of Jesus Christ be with you, Today, July 19, 2021, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Carmen’s death; let us pray for her eternal rest, so that she can enjoy the presence of the Lord eternally. Carmen was an exceptional woman, in love with Christ, scripture and the Eucharist. I thank God for Carmen. She was a deep, authentic and free woman in her relationship