On June 7, 2026, Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass at Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain, marking the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. This event is part of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. Approximately one million people gathered to see the pope's procession, expressing their enthusiasm by cheering and shouting, "This is the youth of the pope!" This visit marks the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
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Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in Madrid during apostolic visit
Pope Leo XIV conducted a Mass in Madrid on June 7, 2026, attended by around one million people. This event is part of his apostolic visit to Spain, which is the first in 15 years.
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