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Pope’s historic speech to Spain’s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
Pope Leo XIV delivered a historic speech to Spain's parliament, calling for respect for migrants' rights and international law, which received a 7-minute standing ovation. The address marked a significant shift in the Catholic Church's political acceptance in secular Spain, contrasting with its past role under Franco's dictatorship.
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