In Barcelona, the Pope calls to 'build harmony, beyond all polarization'

El Papa llama en Barcelona a “construir armonía, más allá de toda polarización”

Jun 9, 2026, 12:01 PM es source ↗

Summary

Pope Leo XIV called in Barcelona for people to 'build harmony, beyond all polarization', urging everyone to be 'builders of unity'. He delivered part of his first address, in the city's cathedral, in Catalan.

Preview

León XIV pronuncia en catalán parte de su primer discurso en la catedral de la ciudad y llama a todos a ser “constructores de unidad”

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