ARTE Re: Padre Angel and his Open Church

Although most Spanish are still officially Catholics, more and more are now unaffiliated with any religion. But one parish is extraordinary.

In the middle of Madrid, Father Ángel Garcia Rodriguez leads one of the most extraordinary parishes in Spain: San Anton. The church is open 24 hours a day, soft armchairs replace hard pews. Homeless people like to use them to rest or sleep. Free wifi, breakfast and lunch for those in need, public viewing in the church when the Spanish national team plays. His goal: A church that moves towards the people.