Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona. Leo has tried to defuse one by speaking Catalan along with Spanish upon arrival on Tuesday.

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

Leo will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during the trip. As vocal critics of the Iran war, they have both incurred the wrath of U.S. President Donald Trump.