Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain’s great debates over soccer and language

Pope Leo XIV has stirred up cultural debates in Spain during his visit to Barcelona. Leo has tried to defuse one by speaking a little Catalan instead of Spanish upon arrival on Tuesday. The pope earlier upset soccer fans by saying he supports Real Madrid over Barcelona. Real Madrid is often seen as a symbol of central power in Spain. The pope even visited Real Madrid’s museum and received a personalized jersey. Leo began his homily in Barclecona with a few words in Catalan and he acknowledged th...