Pope Leo XIV begins first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV has begun a week-long visit to Spain, arriving in Madrid for the first papal trip to the country in 15 years. The visit opened with meetings at the royal palace, where he was received by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Later in the day, he led a large prayer vigil near Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, drawing an official tally of 500,000 people.During his first public remarks in Spain, the pope called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications". He thanked Spain for what he described as its "faithful adherence to international law and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
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