His Holiness playfully acknowledged the Puerto Rican artist's immense star power during his recent trip.
Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St. Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV appears to understand Benito’s drawing power. During his visit to Spain this week, the pontiff joked to CNN that if people had to choose between seeing him or Bad Bunny in Madrid, many would likely pick the Puerto Rican superstar.
