Pope uses historic Spanish Congress address to warn against discrimination based on 'national origin'
Leo XIV delivers first-ever papal speech to chamber and calls for dialogue, dignity and an end to polarisation
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV to lead 37,000-strong prayer vigil at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium
Visit will be held under the motto 'Lift Up Your Gaze,' inspired by the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus
President meets Pope Leo XIV and invites him to inauguration of Sagrada Família's Jesus Christ Tower
Salvador Illa discusses situation in Gaza during private and "moving" audience with pontiff
Court orders police to enter Socialists' Madrid headquarters amid corruption probe
PM Sánchez vows "firm action" over any new irregularities and insists he will serve full term
2026 budget: spending plan of €49 billion, increase of €9bn on previous budget passed in 2023
Socialists guarantee legislature of Salvador Illa with accounts supported by ERC and Comuns
Government and Comuns reach budget deal, ensuring new 2026 spending plan
Socialists secure parliament majority support after agreement with ERC earlier this week
Israel arrest Flotilla members with deportations expected on Thursday
Spain's foreign minister denounces “monstrous” video shared by Israeli minister
Catalonia moves closer to passing 2026 budget after ERC deal
President Salvador Illa and pro-independence Oriol Junqueras sign agreement after months of negotiations
With more frequent drought on horizon, Catalonia and California pledge cooperation in water research
Collaboration promotes mobility of researchers between research centers and innovation in sustainabilit
Corruption trial against family and associates of former Catalan president comes to a wrap
95-year-old Jordi Pujol exonerated from case due to condition, while defense argues lack of evidence
From Silicon Valley, Catalan president urges leadership 'without asking permission'
Salvador Illa accompanies two agreements of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to improve AI systems and MareNostrum 6
President Salvador Illa begins California tour focused on tech and audiovisual ties
Catalan leader seeks partnerships in AI, chips and audiovisual production during four-day visit
Barcelona to strengthen Catalan learning with 5,000 new course spots
City council and Catalan government boost funding to reduce waiting lists
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