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Pope Leo XIV Begins Six-Day Visit to Spain
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Spain, marking the first papal visit in 15 years, as Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performs in Madrid.
Pope Leo XIV has commenced a six-day apostolic visit to Spain, the first such visit in 15 years, arriving at a time of political unrest and a credibility challenge for the Catholic Church.
During his visit, the Pope urged Spaniards to cease 'fanning the flames of polarization,' highlighting the current political turmoil facing the Socialist-led government.
In Madrid, Pope Leo XIV also visited a welfare center run by the Caritas charity in a deprived area of the city, underscoring his commitment to social issues.
Simultaneously, Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows as part of his 10-concert Spanish tour, adding to the cultural vibrancy of the capital during the Pope's visit.
This visit comes at a significant moment for Spain, a country that is both politically and socially complex, with the Pope aiming to address the nation's challenges and unite its people.
Background
Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state.
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- Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows of his 10-concert Spanish tour in the Spanish capital. (AP video shot by: Nicole Winfield) Pope Leo XIV visited a welfare center run by the Caritas charity in…
- MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis…