Recently, a far-right party has escalated its rhetoric, criticizing the stance of the Spanish ecclesiastical leadership on immigration, even accusing it of having a "business with the invasion" of migrants. This strategy, according to a director of the pastoral secretariat for migrants of the Archdiocese of Barcelona, "contaminates everything," although he acknowledges that "many Christians subscribe" to these discourses.

The ecclesiastical institution, through the Episcopal Conference, actively promotes the reception and guidance for the regularization of migrants, based on a pastoral exhortation that advocates for "welcoming and missionary communities." Despite the difficulties in combating slogans like "Spaniards first," the influence of the Pope is seen as fundamental support for his evangelical mission and his distance from neoliberal policies.

Ecclesiastical sources confirm a "unity" among the bishops and with the Pope on the message of migrant reception, which will become evident during an upcoming visit by the pontiff. However, exceptions exist within the Church with critical stances towards immigration policies, such as some conservative sectors.

From the far-right, efforts are being made to minimize the distance from the Church, asserting that the institution as a whole is not being criticized, but rather the statements of some bishops. They claim to have "no war" with entities like Caritas, but wish that the Church would not criticize their party as much and, instead, be more critical of the state executive.

Currently, there are "efforts to reduce tensions" between the leadership of the far-right party and representatives of the Church, such as the president of the Episcopal Conference and the cardinal archbishop of Barcelona. These conversations are intensifying before the pontiff's visit, with the intention of warning about the risk that the state government "might use the Holy Father to whitewash the prime minister".