Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain to Include Key Meetings and Inauguration
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on an Apostolic Journey to Spain, with a schedule that includes significant religious and cultural events. The Pope will arrive in Madrid on June 6, where he will be welcomed by King Felipe VI. His itinerary includes meetings with government officials, civil society representatives, and the diplomatic corps. A key highlight of the visit will be the inauguration and blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The Pope's visit will also focus on marginalized communities, with planned visits to a homeless shelter in Madrid and a prison facility in Barcelona. The journey will conclude with a focus on migration issues in the Canary Islands, where the Pope will celebrate Mass and engage with those working on migrant reception.