Key facts
- Pope Leo XIV urged Spain's parliament to better defend and integrate migrants.
- The Pope's position conflicts with the anti-immigrant Vox party.
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona for a tour focusing on global crises and migration.
- The Pope will visit the Sagrada Familia and meet migrants in the Canary Islands.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday, continuing a week-long tour of Spain where he has warned of a global crisis fueled by escalating conflicts. During his visit, the Pope addressed Spain's parliament, urging the nation to better defend and integrate migrants, a stance that directly clashes with the anti-immigrant platform of the far-right Vox party. The Pope's remarks highlight the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy within Spain. He also met with victims of sexual abuse by clergy members and is scheduled to visit the Sagrada Familia and meet with migrants in the Canary Islands later in the week.