Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit with a strong focus on immigration and politics, in a traditionally Catholic country where religious observance is fast declining.
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Updated: Fri 5 Jun 2026 09:21 CET
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Pope Leo XIV's first official visit to Spain will take place from June 6th to June 12th. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit with a strong focus on immigration and politics, in a traditionally Catholic country where religious observance is fast declining.
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