Full Speech: Pope Leo XIV Delivers Historic Address at Spanish Parliament in Madrid Visit

June 6, 2026 | Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful and wide-ranging address at the Spanish Parliament during his apostolic journey in Madrid, focusing on human dignity, democracy, peace, and moral responsibility in public life.

Speaking before Spain’s top political and judicial leaders, including Congress President Francina Armengol and Senate President Pedro Rollán, the Pope emphasized the role of law in protecting human rights and the importance of dialogue in divided societies. His historic speech highlighted Spain’s intellectual legacy and called for unity, justice, and peace. …


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