The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."

Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit with a strong focus on immigration and politics, in a traditionally Catholic country where religious observance is fast…

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo leaves on Saturday for a week-long visit to Spain, his first to an EU country outside Italy, where he will inaugurate a new...

Pope Leo XIV will begin a weeklong trip to Spain, turning papal attention back to Europe and its Christian roots. The pope will also meet with some victims of sexual abuse by…

Pope Leo XIV begins a weeklong visit to Spain, focusing on Europe's Christian heritage and meeting clergy abuse survivors.

Pope Leo XIV landed at Barajas airport at 10.30 on Saturday, opening his first apostolic visit to Spain since 8 May 2025. Over six days he will travel to Madrid, Barcelona,…

Millions are expected to attend events across Spain as Leo XIV combines religious celebrations with high-profile political meetings.

Millions are expected to attend events across Spain as Leo XIV combines religious celebrations with high-profile political meetings.

Pope Leo XIV has begun a weeklong visit to Spain, bringing the American pontiff to one of Europe’s historic centres of Christianity at a moment of political tension, social change…

Speaking aboard the flight to Madrid from Rome, Leo said he was making his visit to set a good example to the world about respect for human life.

The Royals hosted Pope Leo, 70, in a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid, marking the first papal visit to the country since Benedict XVI visited in 2011.

Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to end polarisation during his visit, focusing on immigration and social justice issues.

Leo will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during the trip. As vocal critics of the Iran war, they have both incurred the wrath of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

ROMA, 06 GIU - epa13020038 Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful from the popemobile as he tours the city center after a welcoming event... Scopri di più

Pope Leo XIV set foot on Spanish soil on Saturday 6 June, ending a fifteen‑year papal absence. Over 130,000 people greeted him in Madrid, where he warned against ready‑made…

Pope Leo XIV lightens mood on flight to Spain, joking he supports Real Madrid. Discover more about his apostolic journey and reflections on global issues.

Pope Leo XIV landed in Madrid Saturday to begin his one-week papal visit to the country, the first in 15 years.

The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.