Pope Leo praises Spain’s ‘commitment to peace and solidarity’

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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, began a seven-day visit to Spain on Saturday, emphasizing migration, social justice, and efforts to overcome political polarization. The Pope will tour Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, where he will honor migrants who died attempting to reach Europe, meet with victims of clergy sexual abuse, and address the Spanish Congress. The visit marks the first papal visit to Spain in over a decade and occurs amid political tensions in the country.