Pope Leo XIV visits Spain amid abuse scandal, draws 1.2M to Madrid Mass
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain attracted 1.2 million attendees to a Madrid Mass and sparked discussion about Christian Europe, but the trip has been overshadowed by reports that sexual abuse victims were excluded from papal meetings and criticism that only lower-profile survivors were allowed access. The pontiff's visit also coincided with renewed focus on the Church's handling of abuse cases in Spain.