Video. Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to 'stop fanning the flames of polarisation'

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Jun 07, 2026 · 72 words · By Malek Fouda

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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to 'stop fanning the flames of polarisation' Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona…

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Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is expected to take centre stage.

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/07/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-end-to-polarisa…

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Claim 1: “Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament”

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Three independent web sources (NPR and two other news reports) confirm that Pope Leo XIV delivered a historic address to the Spanish Parliament at the Congress of Deputies on June 8, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV made an apostolic journey to Spain on 6–12 June 2026, to address the immigration crisis, inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ of the Sagrada Família, and strengthen ties with the Spanish …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visit_by_Pope_Leo_XIV_to_Spain

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) comes from an American family of French, Italian, Spanish and Louisiana Creole descent. The surname "Prevost" (originally "Prévost") is from a French cognate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_of_Pope_Leo_XIV

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, pronounced PREE-vohst; September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. Born in Chicago, United States, Prevost became …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIV

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Claim 2: “Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to 'stop fanning the flames of polarisation'”

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While multiple sources confirm Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain and his addresses regarding migration and human rights, none of the provided evidence specifically mentions the phrase 'stop fanning the flames of polarisation' or a direct call to stop political polarization.

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Claim 3: “The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid”

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Multiple independent news sources (Al Jazeera, Brussels Signal, and a general web search result) confirm that Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air mass in Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since his election on 8 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has made four international trips outside Italy, during which he has visited eight countries. His visit to Turkey included an ecumenical commemoration of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pastoral_trips_made_by…

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Claim 4: “moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands”

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The itinerary is confirmed by multiple independent sources, including Deutsche Welle, Anadolu Ajansı, and specific itinerary reports, all stating visits to Barcelona and the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Tenerife).

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