Pope Leo gives Spain’s 'phoenix' prime minister another turn in the global spotlight

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Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Spain has again thrust the country into the global spotlight, underscoring the pontiff’s alignment with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s progressive policies on migration.

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