Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Historic Apostolic Journey to Spain
Pope Leo XIV sets foot in Spain for first time as pope: Church returns to Madrid after 15 years

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Pope Leo XIV begins his first apostolic visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, covering 2,500 kilometers. His itinerary includes 21 events across four cities, with significant public participation expected. This visit marks the Church's return to Spain after 15 years and aims to engage with contemporary societal issues.
- 01Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American pope and the first with dual nationality.
- 02The pope's itinerary includes 21 events in six days across Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife.
- 03Up to 1.5 million people are expected to attend the Corpus Mass in Cibeles.
- 04The visit is estimated to cost around 25 million euros but could generate over 150 million euros in economic return.
- 05This trip is significant as it marks the Church's return to Spain after a 15-year absence since Pope Benedict XVI's visit.
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Pope Leo XIV is set to make his first apostolic journey to Spain from June 6 to 12, traveling nearly 2,500 kilometers. His visit, under the motto 'Lift up your eyes', will include 21 events across four cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Expected to attract significant crowds, the Corpus Mass in Cibeles could see up to 1.5 million attendees, while 500,000 are anticipated at the vigil in Plaza de Lima. This visit is particularly noteworthy as it marks the Church's return to Spain after 15 years, the last papal visit being by Pope Benedict XVI. The pope's itinerary features a meeting with the Spanish prime minister and an address to members of the Congress of Deputies, marking a historic first for a pope in the Spanish Parliament. The economic implications of the visit are substantial, with an estimated cost of 25 million euros and a potential economic return exceeding 150 million euros. The Vatican spokesman emphasized that this journey signifies the pope's relevance in addressing contemporary issues in Spain and Europe.
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The visit is expected to boost local economies through increased tourism and related activities.
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