Pope Leo XIV holds open-air mass for over a million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, attracting over a million people, according to Vatican figures. The event was a central part of the pontiff's three-day official visit.
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, attracting over a million people, according to Vatican figures. The event, which took place at Plaza de Cibeles, was a central part of the pontiff's three-day official visit to the nation. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were among the congregants, having officially welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the royal palace the previous day, Saturday. Large crowds gathered across the Spanish capital, lining the streets to participate in or witness the service, underscoring significant public engagement with the papal visit.
Sources: BBC News