
Pope Leo XIV’s Madrid Visit Highlights Unity, Joy, and Marian Devotion
Pope Leo XIV’s recent trip to Madrid combined a vibrant public welcome with intimate moments of prayer, underscoring themes of unity, joy, and deep Marian devotion.
Jun 9, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV’s recent trip to Madrid combined a vibrant public welcome with intimate moments of prayer, underscoring themes of unity, joy, and deep Marian devotion.

During his state visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV revealed a surprising preference for Real Madrid over Barcelona, joking about his secular name Robert Prevost being a lifelong supporter, and announced a major prayer event at the Bernabéu stadium.

On a recent flight to Madrid, Pope Leo XIV touched on the cultural clash between music superstar Bad Bunny and Spain’s beloved soccer teams.