Felipe VI & Pope Leo XVI

Felipe VI: Felipe VI of Spain received Pope Leo XVI at the royal palace and praised the Pope's clarity on the issue of sexual abuse. His role is ceremonial but significant in welcoming the pontiff.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI delivered a historic address to the Spain — Cortes Generales, advocating for migrants' rights, international law, and moral renewal, which was met with a standing ovation. He also commented on geopolitical tensions and historical church involvement in the slave trade.

Felipe VI: Felipe VI praised the Catholic Church's contributions to Spanish society but acknowledged the pain caused by abuse cases, stating they are not representative of the ecclesial community.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid, listened to their experiences, and vowed to consider their suggestions for improving the Catholic Church's response to the crisis. He also reaffirmed the church's right to confessional secrecy.

Felipe VI: King Felipe VI of Spain will welcome Pope Leo XVI to Madrid.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI is on a weeklong visit to Spain, bringing the American pontiff to a traditional center of European Christianity.

Felipe VI: King Felipe VI visited an emergency shelter and called the damage 'incalculable'.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI expressed solidarity with those affected by the wildfires.

Felipe VI: Felipe VI ironed out a diplomatic dispute with Mexico by acknowledging the 'abuse' of native peoples during the Spanish conquest of the Americas.