Pope Leo calls for an end to political polarization during visit to Spain

NPR | By Megan Williams

Published June 8, 2026 at 5:44 AM CDT

Pope Leo XIV is in Spain, calling for an end to political polarization on his first papal visit to the country in 15 years.

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