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Pope Leo XIV Travels — Spain 2026
June 6, 2026 – June 12, 2026 · Spain
A six-day visit to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Highlights included a Corpus Christi celebration, the consecration of the completed central tower of the Sagrada Família during the centenary year of Antoni Gaudí's death, and a strong focus on migration.
Why the visit matters
Spain is a historically Catholic country undergoing rapid secularisation, and the Canary Islands are a major arrival point for migration to Europe. The trip let Leo XIV address both, and mark a landmark moment for one of the world's most famous churches.
Complete schedule
June 6, 2026 – June 8, 2026
Madrid
- Meeting with King Felipe VI
- Address to Parliament
- Corpus Christi Mass
June 8, 2026 – June 10, 2026
Barcelona
- Mass at the Sagrada Família
- Consecration of the completed central tower
- Gaudí centenary
June 10, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Canary Islands
- Meeting with migrants and aid organisations
- Mass on the theme of human dignity
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
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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