AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPapal Spotlight on Spain: Pope Leo XIV kicked off his week-long visit with a huge Madrid welcome and a mass expected to draw over a million people at Cibeles, followed by a flower-carpet procession—while he urged Spaniards to “stop fanning the flames of polarization,” called for peace and reconciliation, and said Church sexual abuse is “still an open wound.” Security & Politics: Former PM José María Aznar rejected a motion of no confidence, arguing it won’t pass and warning of a “political collapse” under the current coalition. Crime on the Costa: Spanish police arrested two UK suspects over an alleged execution-style shooting that left a British man paralysed from the neck down near La Manga. World Cup Build-Up: FIFA is collecting World Cup memorabilia after every match, and coverage continues on Spain’s squad and key absences/injuries ahead of the 2026 tournament. Culture & Faith in the Streets: Corpus Christi celebrations brought massive crowds, with elaborate floral carpets and youth-focused messages central to the pope’s public appearances.
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