Josep Rull asks bishops for Catalan to be predominant in the Pope's events

The President of the Parliament has contacted the archbishopric to guarantee the use of the Catalan language during the papal visit to Catalonia.

Facade of the Sagrada Familia under the golden light of sunset.
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Facade of the Sagrada Familia under the golden light of sunset.

The President of the Parliament, Josep Rull, has initiated contact with Catalan bishops and archbishops to ensure the Catalan language plays a predominant role during the events planned for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Catalonia, particularly for the blessing of the Jesus tower at the Sagrada Familia.

According to sources from the Parliament's Presidency, Rull's initiative arose following the publication of the papal agenda. The Parliament President expressed satisfaction with the social focus of the events, highlighted Catalonia's national reality, and advocated for Catalan as its own language. He also recalled the upcoming commemoration of the Millennium of the Assemblies of Peace and Truce.
This request comes at a time when parties such as Junts and ERC have also urged the Catalan government, specifically Health Minister Josep Maria Argimon, to intervene and ensure the presence of Catalan in the pontiff's official events.