Pope Leo XIV's Madrid visit could provide political boost to embattled Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez
By
Sam Jones
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses how Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Madrid could politically benefit Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Pope's focus on migrant rights aligns with Sánchez's agenda, providing a potential boost as Sánchez faces corruption allegations within his party and inner circle. The pontiff's presence is already highly visible across Madrid through posters, bus ads, and metro screens ahead of a large mass in Plaza de Cibeles.
Key quotes
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Pontiff's resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations
his presence in the Spanish capital is already verging on the ubiquitous
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