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Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech

Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech

Monday, June 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV made history June 8 as the first pope to address Spain’s parliament, receiving a seven-minute standing ovation after a speech that tackled some of the country’s most divisive issues, including abortion, migration, euthanasia, religious freedom and the role of faith in public life. The post Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness in landmark parliament speech first appeared on OSV News.