Las Cortes Generales

Pope Leo XIV delivered a historic speech to Spain’s parliament, advocating for respect for migrants' rights and international law, which received a 7-minute standing ovation. The address marked the first papal speech to Spanish lawmakers and reflected growing acceptance of the Catholic Church in a secularized Spain.

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.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, a secularized and politically polarized country, to address a government in crisis and engage with abuse survivors. His trip includes a historic speech to the Spanish Parliament and cultural events like 'pope cakes,' while competing with Bad Bunny's concerts.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, addressing a politically polarized and secularized nation with a complex Catholic Church legacy. The trip includes a speech to the Spanish Parliament and meetings with abuse survivors, amid a government crisis and cultural events in Madrid.