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Spain’s PM’s wife ordered to stand trial for corruption
politics20 days ago

Spain’s PM’s wife ordered to stand trial for corruption

A Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption charges, ban her from leaving Spain, surrender her passport and report to court twice a month; the allegations relate to her work at Madrid’s Complutense University and are for influence peddling and embezzlement. Gómez denies wrongdoing, while Sánchez says the move is political persecution and judicial overreach; several Sánchez associates are also under investigation, and no trial date has been set.

via Financial Times|
#begona-gomez#bribery-and-corruption#madrid
Pope Leo XIV privately meets Bad Bunny in Madrid amid Spain visit
world1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV privately meets Bad Bunny in Madrid amid Spain visit

The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny privately backstage at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu after a papal event, avoiding a public joint appearance as the pope promotes his Spain trip’s message against polarization. The meeting was requested by Bad Bunny and occurred without any photos released, underscoring a discreet engagement that keeps the pope’s focus on his broader mission while acknowledging the cultural moment around Bad Bunny.

via The Washington Post|
#bad-bunny#madrid#pope-leo-xiv
Pope Leo XIV Consoles Abuse Victims in Madrid, Urges Safer Church
world1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV Consoles Abuse Victims in Madrid, Urges Safer Church

Pope Leo XIV met privately in Madrid with six victims of clergy abuse, listening to their proposals to improve the Church’s response and reaffirming his closeness and commitment to creating a safe, healings-focused church; the meeting, organized by local Church figures, precedes his departure from Rome and aligns with Spain’s ongoing prevention and reparative efforts.

via Vatican News|
#abuse-victims#catholic-church-reform#clerical-abuse
Pope Leo XIV Urges Solidarity with the Poor as Madrid Hosts 1.2 Million for Outdoor Mass
world1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV Urges Solidarity with the Poor as Madrid Hosts 1.2 Million for Outdoor Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew about 1.2 million people to an outdoor Mass in Madrid, saying God identifies with the poor and urging believers to help others, during a week‑long Spain visit that also highlights migrants and inclusive social values. The trip began with a vigil for youth and continues with meetings with migrants, a private gathering with his Augustinian order, and engagements with cultural figures as he moves on to Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

via CNBC|
#inclusivity#madrid#migrants
Madrid blooms as pope leads flower-petal Corpus Christi procession
world1 month ago

Madrid blooms as pope leads flower-petal Corpus Christi procession

Pope Leo XIV presided over a Corpus Christi Mass in Madrid before about 1.2 million worshippers, with a half-kilometer route lined by 16 floral carpets made from over 30,000 flowers; he walked over the petals during the blessing as the crowd showered petals, while a youth vigil drew hundreds of thousands and he urged unity and for Spaniards to keep faith as a living tradition.

via NBC News|
#catholicism#corpus-christi#flower-carpets
Madrid Outdoor Mass Draws 1.2 Million as Pope Leo XIV Urges Help for the Vulnerable
world1 month ago

Madrid Outdoor Mass Draws 1.2 Million as Pope Leo XIV Urges Help for the Vulnerable

More than 1.2 million people gathered around Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles for Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor mass, the highlight of his Spain visit. He urged the faithful to live their faith by helping the vulnerable and called for inclusive leadership as the tour continues to Barcelona and the Canary Islands, following meetings with migrants and a 600,000-strong youth vigil; after mass he planned private meetings with his Augustinian order and a concert with figures from entertainment and sport.

via The Guardian|
#catholic-church#madrid#outdoor-mass
Pope Acknowledges Bad Bunny Rivalry in Madrid
world1 month ago

Pope Acknowledges Bad Bunny Rivalry in Madrid

On a flight to Spain for a week-long pastoral visit, Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the draw of Bad Bunny in Madrid, noting many young Spaniards might choose the pop star over the pope while others attend the pope’s events. He hopes the trip—stopping in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands—can help unite a country polarized by politics and church scandals. The pope also added light remarks about the Chicago Bears and football loyalties, showing his human side amid the public visit.

via MS NOW|
#bad-bunny#madrid#pope
Madrid retreats from EU tougher-China push ahead of policy rethink
world1 month ago

Madrid retreats from EU tougher-China push ahead of policy rethink

Spain is withdrawing its support for a French-led push to strengthen EU trade defenses against China, with economy minister Carlos Cuerpo saying the non-paper had only been discussed technically. The reversal, ahead of a broader EU debate on ties with Beijing, highlights Madrid’s historically China-friendly stance as the bloc weighs tougher measures while some member states push for greater engagement and an emphasis on economic security.

via politico.eu|
#beijing#china-trade-defenses#eu-china-relations
Spain's PSOE HQ raided as probe widens into judicial interference
politics1 month ago

Spain's PSOE HQ raided as probe widens into judicial interference

Spanish police raided the PSOE (Socialist Party) headquarters in Madrid as part of a National High Court probe into alleged interference in judicial cases affecting the government; the investigation also involves close associates of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, including his wife and former PM Zapatero, amid broader corruption allegations and mounting political tension.

via Financial Times|
#bribery-and-corruption#madrid#pedro-sanchez
Spanish evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise tests positive, second Spain case confirmed
world1 month ago

Spanish evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise tests positive, second Spain case confirmed

A Spanish national evacuated from the hantavirus-outbreak cruise MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus in Madrid, becoming the second Spaniard from the ship to be diagnosed. Authorities are tracing passengers and crew as the incubation period can reach up to six weeks, with many passengers having disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands, Saint Helena, and the Netherlands.

via CNN|
#cruise-ship#hantavirus#madrid