AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPapal Visit in Spain: Pope Leo XIV will bless the new Sagrada Família tower and hold Mass in Barcelona on Gaudí’s death centenary, after a week of high-profile stops including a prison visit where he urged inmates to change their choices and build better lives. Youth and Mental Health: At a Barcelona youth vigil, the Pope spoke about depression, loneliness and domestic violence, urging young people to seek help and not face struggles alone. World Cup Focus: Spain’s World Cup build-up stays front and center, with Lamine Yamal’s debut plan reportedly set for a short cameo vs Cape Verde, and Spain’s squad management framed around getting him ready for later group matches. Barcelona Transfer Drama: Barcelona have decided not to trigger Marcus Rashford’s option, sending him back to Manchester United after choosing Anthony Gordon instead. Travel Rules for Brits: New ETIAS requirements and updated entry fund checks could trip up UK visitors, with Spain raising the minimum proof-of-funds level for non-EU travellers. Public Finance Watch: Spain’s Court of Auditors has launched an investigation into the fallout from missing approved budgets, including how European-linked funds were used for pensions.
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