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After the Lefebvrists, Redemptorists threaten new schism in Scotland
The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.
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The social media 'miracle' during the Pope's visit to Barcelona
A picture of Leo XIV holding the hands of a seven-year-old boy during his visit to Barcelona went viral on social media. Days later, the boy’s parents, convinced they had experienced a miracle, managed to find the photographer thanks to X.com, ChatGPT and Instagram.
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Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain's Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing. The pontiff also condemned indifference to the plight of migrants during his visit.
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Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight
Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.
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Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.
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Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona
Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.