The King has addressed the issue of abuse cases, stating that the pain caused by them should be repaired with clarity and firmness. This statement was made during his welcome speech to León XIV at the Salón de Columnas del Palacio Real. The King's remarks were part of a gesture agreed upon with the Vaticano.

Further details about the King's speech and the meeting with León XIV can be found through additional sources. More information on the topic, including the Vaticano's confirmation of the Pope's meeting with victims of church abuses in Spain, is available from El País.