Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants, 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. Spanish lawmakers gave him a long standing ovation, showing growing acceptance of the Catholic Church in a mostly secular country.Key Facts
- This was the first time a pope addressed Spain’s parliament.
- Pope Leo XIV urged moral renewal in politics to protect vulnerable people, including migrants and the unborn.
- The speech received a 7-minute standing ovation from Spanish lawmakers with cheers.
- Spain’s Catholic Church influence has decreased since the 1970s but many still identify as Catholic.
- About 1.5 million people attended Mass and 600,000 youth joined a prayer vigil during the pope’s visit.
- The pope called for peace amid rising tensions and violence between Israel and Iran.
- He warned against increasing military spending and reliance on automated weapons controlled by artificial intelligence.
- Spain’s government supports legalizing many immigrants, emphasizing economic benefits and humanitarian reasons.
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