Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’ Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trends The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Pope Leo XIV denounces 'scourge' of sexual abuse before meeting victims in Spain Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was "still an open wound" for the Church. Euronews · Jun 8
Pope urges action on 'tragic drama' of migration MADRID - Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the "tragic drama" of migration and said world peace was a "true global imperative" in an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday. Bangkok Post · Jun 8
Pope Leo XIV meets Antonio Banderas, watches flamenco performance in Madrid Pope Leo XIV attended a cultural event in Madrid featuring performances, speeches and appearances by leading figures from the worlds of arts, culture and sport. Euronews · Jun 8
More than 1 million join Pope Leo for outdoor mass in Madrid Pontiff urges followers to dedicate themselves ‘to our brothers and sisters, to the poor, to those who suffer’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Pope appears to mimic ‘6-7’ gesture during Madrid visit Pope Leo XIV surprised the crowd by mimicking the viral ‘six-seven’ hand gesture while riding the popemobile in Madrid on Saturday (6 June). The Independent UK · Jun 7
Jose Mourinho Identifies Real Madrid Transfer ‘Preference’ Already Wanted by Barcelona Los Blancos require fresh blood in the team after another disastrous season. Sports Illustrated · Jun 7
When Will Winner of Real Madrid’s Presidential Election Be Announced? Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme traded barbs on the eve of the elections. Sports Illustrated · Jun 7
Over 1.2 million people attend Pope's mass in Madrid MADRID - More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. Bangkok Post · Jun 7
More than 1.2 million people attend Pope Leo's mass in Madrid More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday to attend a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith, saying Spaniards should not look at religion as "a museum of the past to be visited, but a school… France 24 · Jun 7
AAP · Jun 7 God stands with the poor, Pope tells 1.2 million crowd Huge crowds have taken to the streets of Spain's capital to see Pope Leo and attend mass as part of the pontiff's first visit to an EU country outside Italy.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Pope's Mass in Spain features iconic procession along flower-carpeted route in sign of popular piety Tens of thousands of people have poured into a central Madrid plaza for Pope Leo XIV’s main Mass
Euronews · Jun 7 Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is expected to take centre stage.
Bangkok Post · Jun 7 Pope to lead huge Madrid mass on day two of Spain visit MADRID - Pope Leo XIV will celebrate an open-air mass on Sunday in Madrid that is expected to gather more than 1 million worshippers in a highlight of his week-long trip to Spain.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6 Pope Leo calls for leaders to reject polarisation as he begins Spanish tour Pontiff to make marginalised a focus of first papal visit since 2011 including meeting with migrants in the Canaries
Bangkok Post · Jun 6 Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit MADRID - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 6 Pope Leo XIV visits Spain as Church seeks a fresh voice in changing Europe 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 and renewed curiosity about faith.
The Independent UK · Jun 6 Pope acknowledges stiff competition from Bad Bunny this weekend Pope Leo XIV also waded into the Real Madrid Barcelona debate
Euronews · Jun 6 Spain welcomes Pope Leo XIV on landmark six-day tour: key events and highlights Millions are expected to attend events across Spain as Leo XIV combines religious celebrations with high-profile political meetings.
The Independent UK · Jun 6 What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice