Among those gathered in Cibeles Square, where Real Madrid fans usually celebrate their football club’s victories, were King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
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The Pope arrived in Spain on Saturday for a visit that will focus primarily on immigration and social justice.
During his seven-day trip, Leo XIV will deliver a speech to the Spanish Parliament and bless the new tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Basilica – now the tallest church in the world.
He will also meet with victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, the Vatican announced.
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