Pope Leo XIV calls on Spain to curb political polarization during his first visit in 15 years

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for his first papal visit in 15 years. The trip marks a rare appearance by a pontiff in the country. In a public address, the pope urged Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization. He warned that heightened division harms the nation. He called for calm and mutual respect among citizens. He appealed to political leaders to seek common ground. He stressed the Church’s role in promoting unity. He encouraged dialogue as a path forward.