Pope León XIV to visit Spain, new biography emphasizes peace and unity

Journalist Almudena Hernández has released a biography titled *León XIV, el león de la paz* that draws on interviews with twelve people who have worked with the pontiff in the Order of Saint Augustine and the Vatican Curia. The book portrays Pope León XIV as a deeply personal, humor‑loving figure whose priority is “peace” – a counter‑weight to today’s social and political polarization – and highlights his Spanish ties, his devotion to Saint Augustine’s teachings, and his close working relationship with Pope Francis.

Spanish scholars from the University of Navarra say the pope’s anticipated visit to Spain, scheduled in less than a month, will serve as “a shot of hope” for Catholics and the wider public. They expect him to stress unity, bridge‑building between political leaders, and a humane approach to migration, while also addressing contemporary challenges such as artificial intelligence, hyper‑connectivity, and the ethical use of digital technologies. The visit is seen as an opportunity for the pontiff to reaffirm his role as a global moral voice on peace and technology.