Pope’s historic speech to Spain’s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
Summary
Pope Leo XIV gave a historic speech to Spain’s parliament, calling for respect for migrants’ rights and international law. He received a seven-minute standing ovation, showing increased acceptance of the Catholic Church in Spain, a mostly secular country.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV spoke to Spain’s parliament for the first time ever by a pope.
- He urged lawmakers to protect the dignity of vulnerable people, including migrants and the unborn.
- His speech highlighted the need for a “moral renewal” in public life and legislatures.
- Spain’s parliament gave him a seven-minute standing ovation with cheers of “Long live the pope!”
- The Catholic Church has less influence in Spain today compared to during Franco’s dictatorship decades ago.
- Despite a mostly secular population, many Spaniards still identify as Catholic.
- Leo’s visit to Spain is his first since Pope Benedict XVI’s trip there in 2011.
- The pope’s weeklong trip included large crowds for Mass and prayer events in Madrid.
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