Public Prosecutor’s Office seeks 29-year prison term for priest in Ourense, Spain

A weekly media review published by Iglesia Noticias, part of its “Ad fontes” series covering November 2 to 8, 2026, reports on a request for 29 years in prison for a priest from Ourense, Spain. The article is titled with reference to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the review describes the request as a “petition,” which is a prosecutorial request and not a sentence.

The source does not identify the charges, the alleged victims, the court, or any plea, ruling, or conviction. It also does not say whether the priest has responded to the request. Any allegations against him remain unproven and should be read as the claims of the case as it proceeds, not as established guilt.

The review’s main focus is how different outlets covered the same development. It notes that progressive and conservative media told the story in different ways and compares how each presented it to the other. Readers seeking a full account of the case should consult the court record and the reporting of the relevant courts and prosecutors, since this review does not supply those details. Careful reporting that separates what has been requested from what has been decided reflects the fairness owed to everyone involved (Proverbs 18:17).

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)