1 million turn out for pope’s Mass in Spain and iconic procession along flower-carpeted route
Summary
More than one million people gathered in Madrid to attend a Mass and procession led by Pope Leo XIV, marking the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years. The event featured traditional flower carpets and happened on the Catholic feast day of Corpus Christi, highlighting Spain’s religious customs and the pope’s message to encourage young people’s faith.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited Madrid, Spain, for a weeklong trip, starting Saturday.
- Over 1.2 million people attended the main Mass and procession held at Plaza Cibeles and nearby streets.
- The celebration coincided with Corpus Christi, a Catholic feast involving processions with the Eucharist.
- Flower carpets made from more than 30,000 flowers decorated the procession route, a tradition lasting about 200 years.
- About 600,000 young people participated in a vigil with the pope the night before the Mass.
- Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to consider religious vocations during the visit.
- The flower carpet tradition in Spain is similar to practices in Latin America and Poland; Spain seeks UNESCO recognition for its tradition.
- Religious processions remain popular in Spain, attracting both believers and tourists.
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