AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpain Papal Visit Opens: Pope Leo XIV landed in Madrid to begin a weeklong trip (June 6–12) focused on migration, peace, and dialogue, urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” and to set aside “sterile simplifications” as he begins a first papal visit in 15 years. Royal Welcome & Protocol: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greeted him at the airport and at the Royal Palace, with the Queen invoking the “privilege of white,” while the itinerary also includes a historic parliament address and stops in Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Abuse Crisis in Focus: On arrival, the Pope said Church sexual abuse remains “an open wound,” with Vatican confirmation he will meet abuse victims during the visit. International Tensions: In remarks on the flight, he said the US-Israeli war against Iran is “not a just war,” arguing just-war theory can’t match modern weapons. Human Side, Too: Asked about Real Madrid vs Barcelona, he joked that “the Pope is for all teams” but “Prevost is Real Madrid,” and he also acknowledged the public’s attention may be split with Bad Bunny’s Madrid concerts.
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