By Joshua McElweeMADRID, June 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most expansive political addresses yet on Monday.Leo, who has adopted a more forceful tone recently against the direction of global leadership, also firmly repeated his opposition to increased European military spending, urging politicians instead to end the wars ravaging the globe and help migrants.

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 XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain