country
Spain
Summary
Spain hosted Pope Leo XIV from 6 to 12 June 2026, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. The visit combined a major public liturgy, a landmark moment for the Sagrada Família, and a focus on migration.
Key facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Papal visit
- 6–12 June 2026
- Cities
- Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife
The Canary Islands segment placed migration at the centre of the trip; the Barcelona segment marked the completion of the Sagrada Família's central tower during the centenary year of Antoni Gaudí's death.
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Sources
- Official sourceHoly See Press Office — Holy See Press Office — Daily Bulletin · Official bulletin, schedule and travel notices
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
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