Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic Seven-Day State Visit to Spain Aimed at National Reconciliation Effort

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for a seven-day state visit, marking the first papal presence in the country since 2011.The pontiff met with King Felipe VI to discuss social reconciliation and the ongoing commitment to supporting sexual abuse victims.During his address at the Royal Palace, the leader urged citizens to move past political polarization and support humanitarian goals.Security forces have deployed 15,000 officers to protect the pope as he prepares to visit Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.
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