Feb 28 • 21:44 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

Abascal on bishops who 'attack' Vox: 'If they support the migrant invasion, many parishioners won't like it'

Vox leader Santiago Abascal criticized some bishops for their opposition to the party's stance on immigration, suggesting their views may not align with many parishioners.

Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right party Vox, has publicly criticized certain bishops who have opposed his party's stance on immigration, which he characterizes as a defense of an 'invasion.' Speaking at a Vox event in Arroyo de la Encomienda, Abascal expressed surprise at what he perceives as a troubling shift in the stance of some bishops, urging them to be mindful of the sentiments of their congregations. He stated, 'If they are going to defend the invasion of immigration, many parishioners are not going to like it.' Abascal's comments highlight the growing tension between religious leaders and political entities that hold right-wing views, particularly regarding immigration.

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