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Jun 9, 2026
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Pope Leo wades into Spain’s culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona
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Pope Leo XIV wades into Spain’s culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 7:37 AM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026 Last Modified: 9:17 AM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Share Print Email BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV found himself in the midst of Spain’s two classic culture wars as he landed in Barcelona on Tuesday during his weeklong visit to the country. The U.S.-born pontiff had rubbed Barcelona’s soccer fans the wrong way by saying he roots for Real Madrid instead of their beloved Barça. Barcelo…
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