Pope Leo XIV Begins Weeklong Apostolic Journey Across Spain Amid Cultural and Sporting Dialogues

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for a weeklong apostolic journey, marking the first papal visit since 2011 to promote unity among marginalized groups.The pontiff met with King Felipe and Queen Letizia at the Royal Palace while addressing the cultural competition posed by artist Bad Bunny in Madrid.During his visit, Leo XIV expressed support for the US in the World Cup and discussed his personal allegiance to the soccer club Real Madrid.Scheduled stops in Barcelona and the Canary Islands follow his remarks on the Chicago Bears relocation from Illinois to the state of Indiana.
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