Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez
Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Spain is generating significant excitement, marking the first papal visit since 2011. His itinerary includes meetings with political leaders and a focus on the plight of migrants, aligning with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's policies. The visit comes at a time of political polarization in Spain, with ongoing corruption allegations affecting Sánchez's government.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain for six days, including stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.
- ▪The pontiff aims to highlight the plight of migrants and asylum seekers during his visit.
- ▪Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has praised the pope for his moral stance on migration.
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A man walks past an advertisement for Pope Leo XIV's trip to Madrid, part of a six-day tour, including stops in Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/GettyView image in fullscreenA man walks past an advertisement for Pope Leo XIV's trip to Madrid, part of a six-day tour, including stops in Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/GettySpainDivine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro SánchezPontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegationsSam Jones in MadridFri 5 Jun 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 5 Jun 2026 00.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhile Pope Leo XIV isn’t due to touch down in Madrid until 10.30am on…
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