The leader of the Catholic Church has been known to adopt an assertive tone against global policies in recent months | World News

Pope Leo XIV urged against division and said the world is crying out for peace as he gave a speech in Spain on the first major European trip of his pontificate.

Pope Leo has begun a week-long visit to Spain on Saturday. He called on world leaders to reject divisive politics and embrace peace. The Pope will meet with homeless people and…

The leader of the Catholic Church has been known to adopt an assertive tone against global policies in recent months | World News

Em visita à Espanha, papa afirma que o mundo clama por paz

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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to end polarisation during his visit, focusing on immigration and social justice issues.

Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to temper divisions in a forceful speech opening his weeklong tour of Spain.

Huge gatherings are expected in the coming days for the first visit to Spain by a pope since 2011.

The pope says he hopes the week-long tour of Spain will set an example to the world about respecting ‘every human being’.

The pontiff, who speaks fluent Spanish, will seek out ways to connect on his weeklong visit — but faces some unlikely competition as he seeks to rally young people in Madrid.

Spaniards find themselves increasingly divided over issues including immigration, feminism and political corruption.

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