Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour

Pope Leo spoke in Catalan, a language key to the ‌region's identity, as he arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday for the second ...

Pope Leo to hold iconic mass at Spain’s Sagrada Família cathedral

Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Familia where he will offer a blessing to the highest spire of ...

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

Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Spain has again thrust the country into the global spotlight, underscoring the pontiff’s ...

One of the Pope’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Often Talk Cars.

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road ...

Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain's great debates over soccer and language

BARCELONA, Spain — Pope Leo XIV waded into two of Spain’s classic culture wars as he landed in Barcelona on Tuesday during ...

Spain finalizes World Cup preparations with a 3-1 win over Peru

Spain has wrapped up its World Cup preparations with a 3-1 win over Peru despite missing key players Lamine Yamal, Nico ...

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona ...

Spain, France open as World Cup favorites; USMNT popular longshot

The 2026 World Cup finally kicks off on Thursday with Spain and France as the clear pre-tournament favorites. Spain, ranked ...