"The Church in Spain Is Sick, but It’s not Zapatero’s Fault"

I read this provocative article by Sandro Magister, but wasn't going to post anything, as I was about out of time before my trip. But a reader emailed me with the link and some comments, so let me at least call it to everyone's attention. The article, at www.chiesa July 28, 2006, carries the following summary:

The sickness is the loss of faith among the people, and the poor instructors are above all the progressive theologians. The accusation comes from the Spanish bishops. In a document coordinated with Rome, as a model for other episcopates

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