AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpain Visit, Parliament Address: Pope Leo XIV made history by delivering his first speech to Spain’s parliament, urging a “moral renewal” in public life and calling for respect for migrants and international law. Massive Crowds, Corpus Christi: In Madrid, more than 1.2 million people filled Plaza de Cibeles for his Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic procession, with floral carpets of tens of thousands of carnations and a message that faith should not be a “museum,” but a living school. Migration and Polarisation: Across the trip, the Pope pressed Spain to cool “polarising narratives,” protect freedom of conscience, and keep dialogue alive amid political tensions. Abuse Accountability: The Vatican also confirmed a closed-door meeting with clergy abuse victims during the visit, already drawing criticism from some associations over who would be included. Culture and Faith: In a separate event, Leo told leaders from culture, education, business and sport to safeguard human dignity as Europe navigates rapid social and technological change. Gaudí Centenary: In Barcelona, Reuters reports the Pope will mark 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death, blessing the Sagrada Família’s new Tower of Jesus Christ.
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