More than 1.2 million people attend Pope's mass in Madrid
Summary
More than 1.2 million people attended a mass led by Pope Leo XIV in Madrid. The pope called for a renewal of the Catholic faith and emphasized its current importance, during his seven-day visit to Spain.Key Facts
- The mass took place in Madrid and attracted over 1.2 million people in the square and nearby areas.
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the event.
- The pope encouraged Spaniards to view religion as a living faith, not just history.
- This visit is part of a seven-day trip to Spain, a country where Catholic practice has been decreasing.
- Security and logistics for the event were extensive due to the large crowd.
- Pope Leo XIV also participated in a prayer vigil of about 500,000 mostly young people outside Real Madrid’s stadium the day before.
- He plans to visit Barcelona to bless the Sagrada Familia’s new tower and will focus on migration issues in the Canary Islands later in the trip.
- Around 56% of Spaniards now identify as Catholic, down from 90% in the 1970s.
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