Pope Leo calls for leaders to reject polarisation as he begins Spanish tour
Pontiff to make marginalised a focus of first papal visit since 2011 including meeting with migrants in the Canaries Pope Leo has urged political leaders to seek unity, rather than divide their populations for political gain, and said they must fight for peace, in the opening speech of his tour in Spain. The pope has made the marginalised a focus of his visit – his first tour of an EU country, apart from Italy – including meeting homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the
Pope Leo has commenced his tour of Spain, emphasizing the need for political leaders to reject division and pursue unity. In his opening address, he called for a fight for peace and urged leaders to avoid polarizing their populations for political advantage. A central theme of his visit is a focus on marginalized groups, including planned meetings with homeless individuals in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands. This trip marks his first papal visit to an EU country outside of Italy since 2011, aiming to set an example of respect for all individuals.
The Pope's visit highlights global issues of marginalization and peace, urging political leaders towards unity and respect for human dignity.
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