Key Facts

• Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain and the Canary Islands from June 6 to June 12.
• Around 1.2 million people attended a public mass in Madrid’s Cibeles Square.
• The pope arrived in a white popemobile and was welcomed with chants, flowers, and applause.
• He received the key to Madrid from the city’s mayor and wrote a message about welcoming and inclusion.
• The pope’s visit includes meetings with migrants, refugees, and youth.
• He aims to promote respect for every person and urges political leaders not to divide people.
• After the mass, he planned a private meeting with his religious order and a cultural event in Madrid.
• This is his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy.