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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield and Joseph Wilson

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

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Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday sought to encourage Spain’s young people to persevere in their faith, as he presided over an evening rally that was notable for its frank discussion of depression, domestic violence and “toxic” family relationships.

The U.S.-born pope received a raucous welcome at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, the second stop of his weeklong visit to Spain that has drawn huge crowds despite the country’s strong secular bent.

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