{"id":65482,"date":"2026-06-14T18:28:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/?p=65482"},"modified":"2026-06-14T18:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:30:32","slug":"leo-xivs-message-to-the-spanish-people-may-god-always-bless-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outono.net\/elentir\/2026\/06\/14\/leo-xivs-message-to-the-spanish-people-may-god-always-bless-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Leo XIV's message to the Spanish people: \u201cMay God always bless Spain!\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, Pope Leo XIV made an apostolic visit to Spain, from which he returned to Rome visibly pleased.<\/p>\n

The precious gift of Leo XIV to Spain for which we should feel very grateful<\/a><\/rel>
\nWhat a terrible idea, Pedro, made you decide to hide behind a man like this?<\/a><\/rel><\/p>\n

The Pope received a warm welcome in Spain<\/strong>, a country that for centuries has been characterized by its deep Catholic roots. This Friday afternoon, before returning to Rome, Leo XIV published an initial message of thanks to Spain<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\"I give thanks to God and to all those who have welcomed me<\/strong> and who, in a thousand ways, have collaborated in the preparation and realization of the various events in Madrid, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bMontserrat, and the Canary Islands. I return to Rome moved by the great affection with which I have been received<\/strong>, and comforted by the testimonies of faith and love for the Church, expressions of the great Catholic heart of Spain<\/strong>.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This Sunday, Leo XIV published a second message<\/a> on Twitter, addressing the Spanish people and mentioning His Majesty the King and the bishops<\/strong>, once again expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome he received:<\/p>\n

\"I express my gratitude to the Lord for the #ApostolicJourney He has allowed me to undertake in Spain. I thank the Spanish people, who have welcomed me with great enthusiasm and devotion; and, in a special way, His Majesty the King.<\/strong> My heartfelt thanks also go to the bishops, the communities I have visited, and the entire Church in Spain. May God always bless Spain!<\/strong>\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Significantly, Leo XIV does not mention the government or its president in this message<\/strong>, something I find very significant, considering that Pedro S\u00e1nchez tried to use this visit as a distraction<\/a> from the corruption scandals affecting his family, his government, and his party. The distraction operation not only went wrong<\/strong>, but also the Pope recalled in his speech to Congress issues such as abortion and euthanasia<\/a>, indicating a position of the Church in defense of human dignity that clashes with the inhumanity of the laws promoted by the socialists.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Vatican News<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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