Pope Leo makes landmark trip to Spain

Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the main tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família during a trip to Spain that will also take him to Madrid and a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands

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ITINERARY

Jun 6: Pope Leo arrives in Madrid, welcomed by King Felipe VI at Royal Palace; Presides over prayer vigil with young people

Jun 7: Celebrates outdoor Mass in landmark Plaza de Cibeles

Jun 8: Meets Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; addresses members of parliament at Congress of Deputies; Leads prayer at Almudena Cathedral; joins local diocesan community at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Jun 9: Arrives in Barcelona; presides over prayer vigil at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium

Jun 10: Visits Brians 1 prison; visits Montserrat Abbey to meet historic Benedictine community; Mass at Basilica of Sagrada Família and blessing of Tower of Jesus

Jun 11-12: Arrives in Canary Islands with stopovers in Gran Canaria and Tenerife to celebrate Mass and encourage those working to assist migrants; departs for Rome

SPAIN
Madrid
Barcelona
Rome
Canary Islands
Tenerife
Gran Canaria
400km
250 miles

Sources: Vatican, Vatican News
Pictures: Getty Images
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