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Pope Leo attracts huge crowds during landmark visit to Spain

Thousands of faithful and visitors filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV participated in one of the largest public events of his visit to Spain. The gathering demonstrated the continuing influence of the Catholic Church and the strong public interest surrounding the pontiff’s first official......

Pope Leo backs the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his support for the United States national football team as preparations intensify for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to journalists during a flight from Rome to Madrid, the pontiff said he would be cheering for the American team throughout the tournament.......

Spain launches “pilgrim menu” initiative with discounted restaurant offers during papal visit

As Spain prepares for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Madrid, the country’s restaurant sector has introduced a large-scale initiative aimed at welcoming the expected influx of visitors, pilgrims, and volunteers. More than 1,200 restaurants across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and......

Pope Leo XIV begins state visit to Spain with focus on social and migration issues

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday to begin a seven-day state visit to Spain, a trip expected to highlight social challenges, migration policies, and the role of solidarity in contemporary societies. The pontiff was welcomed at the airport by Spain’s monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen......

Pope Leo visits Spain to show solidarity with migrants

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a significant week-long visit to Spain, marking his first trip to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. The visit, scheduled from June 6 to June 12, is expected to draw large crowds and highlight some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing......

Pope Leo decries sharp intensification of war in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over what he described as a “sharp intensification” of the war in Ukraine, warning that the conflict continues to cause widespread human suffering and destruction. Speaking during his weekly general audience at the Vatican, the Pope addressed pilgrims......

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Argentina in November, president Milei says

Argentine President Javier Milei announced that Pope Leo XIV is “very likely” to visit Argentina in November as part of a broader tour across South America. Speaking on local radio station Radio Mitre, Milei said preparations are underway for what could become one of the most significant......

Pope Leo urges the world to slow down on artificial intelligence in first major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV has called on governments and technology companies worldwide to reduce the pace of artificial intelligence development, warning that rapid advancement without control could deepen global instability. In his first major official document, an encyclical titled “Magnifica Humanitas”,......

Pope Leo decries European military spending as “betrayal” of diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV criticized the steady increase in European military spending, describing it as a move that undermines diplomacy and deepens global insecurity. During a public address at a university visit in Rome, in Rome, the pontiff warned that growing investment in weapons and defence systems risks......