June 9, 2026
This handout photo taken and released on June 8, 2026 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV arriving at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain June 6-12 with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, where he will meet with migrants and organisations dedicated to helping them. (Photo by Simone Risoluti / VATICAN MEDIA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / VATICAN MEDIA” – NO MARKETING – NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
“Yes… I confirm it. He (Bad Bunny) was with his family and some other people”, and Leo “greeted them briefly before leaving the stadium”, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told reporters of the encounter on Monday.
Spanish media said the papal team and Bad Bunny’s entourage were still deciding on the best moment to publish photos of their meeting.
