Pope Leo XIV receives rare bipartisan applause in Spanish Congress during historic address
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Xosé Hermida, Paula Chouza
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Summary
The article reports on Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) delivering his first speech before the Spanish Congress of Deputies, receiving applause from all political groups present—a rare moment of unity in a chamber typically marked by confrontation and hostile rhetoric. The enthusiasm was strongest among right-wing deputies, while left-wing parliamentarians highlighted the Pope's firm stance on immigration, though the right-wing chose not to address that aspect.
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Una rareza en esa casa donde se han impuesto el desplante y el lenguaje bélico.
El entusiasmo se desató especialmente entre los diputados de la derecha.
La izquierda subraya su contundencia sobre la inmigración, mientras la derecha no se da por aludida
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