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10 of the most powerful moments of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain
The Holy Father's visit from June 6–12 took him to Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV finishes trip to Spain with Mass, meetings in Canary Islands
The Holy Father spent a week in Spain meeting with Catholic and civic leaders, visiting historic sites, and holding major papal Masses.
Pope Leo XIV’s advice to priests: ‘Holiness cannot be lived in isolation’
The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV tells human traffickers in Tenerife: ‘Stop. Repent’
The pope urged migrants to embrace integration while warning traffickers that they “will have to appear before divine justice.”
Migrants in Tenerife tell Pope Leo XIV: We do not ask for privileges or compassion
At Las Raíces reception center in Spain’s Canary Islands, the pope heard testimonies from migrants who risked their lives crossing the Atlantic and urged a more humane response rooted in dignity.
Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit
Referring to the sea surrounding the island, he said it represents the difficulties of life, quoting St. Augustine: “No one is able to cross the sea of this world unless borne by the cross of Christ.”
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘examination of conscience’ on migrants at Canary Islands port
At Arguineguín, once dubbed the “dock of shame,” the pope denounced human traffickers and defended the right not to be forced to leave one’s homeland.
Pope Leo XIV prayed with this young man’s rosary in Barcelona — and gave it back
“We went without expecting anything, and we came back with the greatest gift we could have received,” Sergi told EWTN News.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV holds prayer vigil, visits prison, says Mass at historic basilica in Barcelona
The Holy Father will next visit the Canary Islands before wrapping up his seven-day visit to Spain.
A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream
The Sagrada Familia Basilica's spectacular central spire is crowned by a white cross that makes it the tallest church in the world.
‘I’m still on cloud nine,’ says pilot who shared cockpit with Pope Leo XIV
Ángeles Hernández had the experience of a lifetime as she served as the co-pilot on the flight taking Pope Leo XIV from Madrid to Barcelona.
Argentinian boy whose family struggles to make ends meet asks pope why bad things happen
Answering the question, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that “through the life of Jesus Christ, God shows us that, even amid suffering, he never abandons any of his children."
Ahead of the World Cup, Pope Leo XIV shares an important lesson from soccer
Soccer, Pope Leo said, "helps us remember something very important: that life is not a race to be run in solitude; it is something played as a team, and we must learn to run together."
Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world
The pontiff, who is traveling in Spain, sent a letter to be read at a Vatican symposium on the elderly.
Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican
Forty teenagers from war-torn countries recently took part in the Project Oxygen Teen Peace Summit.
Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she ‘guide us to Jesus’
After visiting a prison, Pope Leo headed to the Abbey of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona and nestled among towering rock formations that resemble sculpted figures of animals or objects.
Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage
The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the oldest papal traditions dating back to 1096.
Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness
During a vigil held at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, the pontiff answered several direct, profound, and heart-wrenching questions from young people.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona
The Holy Father has met with Catholic and civic leaders in Spain and addressed its Parliament while celebrating Mass and holding gatherings with young people.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid
The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of the fact that both were in the city at the same time.
The papal mozzetta: Why the pope wears a red cape
Pope Leo XIV has notably revived the use of the papal mozzetta, which Pope Francis had discarded during his papacy. But what is its history and symbolism?
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona calls Catholics to be martyrs of unity
After an exuberant welcome in the Catalan capital, the pope prayed midday prayer in Barcelona’s cathedral and urged the faithful to be “witnesses and prophets of unity.”
Pope Leo XIV builds on teachings of prior pontiffs with apology for slavery, Church’s role
The Holy Father explained that, in antiquity and the Middle Ages, Catholic individuals and some ecclesiastical institutions participated in slavery as he apologized for the Catholic Church’s role.
Pope Leo scores goal for the Gospel at soccer stadium
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Madrid, together with the dioceses of Alcalá de Henares and Getafe, welcomed Leo with a euphoria comparable to that of a decisive goal in a World Cup final.
Pope Leo XIV meets with 6 abuse victims in Madrid
Pope Leo listened attentively and promised that the proposals offered by the victims for improving the Church's response to abuse would serve as a foundation for future efforts.
Pope Leo XIV jokes in Spain that AI still thinks Pope Francis is in charge
At a lunch with Spanish bishops, the pope joked that artificial intelligence needed a reminder that the Church has a new pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV tells Spain’s parliament every human life must be protected
The pontiff warned against subordinating human dignity to shifting majorities and called for stronger protections for life, migrants, families, peace and religious freedom.
Antonio Banderas tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I am a victim of God’s spell’
The actor joined Pope Leo XIV at a Madrid gathering on culture, art, economics, and sports during the pope’s apostolic visit to Spain.
Pope Leo XIV in Madrid: Corpus Christi must not become museum of the past
At Mass in Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles, the pope called Spain’s centuries-old Eucharistic devotion “a school of faith” for the present and future.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets royalty, civic leaders, hundreds of thousands of youth in Spain
The Holy Father launched his six-day trip to the European country with a whirlwind first day of diplomatic visits and meetings with societal leaders.
In Spain, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: 'You can change history, do it with love'
The pope spoke with hundreds of thousands of young people in Madrid on the first day of his six-day apostolic visit to Spain.
Women in the Vatican welcome Montserrat Alvarado as new prefect for communication
The Women in the Vatican Association strives "to create an increasingly constructive and fruitful network of knowledge, friendship, and solidarity among all members," according to its president.
Pope Leo XIV tells leaders in Spain that he comes to promote a national 'reconciliation'
The Holy Father met with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía after arriving in the European nation.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV returns to Rome on king of Spain’s airplane
Follow here for live updates of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Spain from June 6–12.
10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Spain ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife.
Pope to German students: Your Catholic faith is a way of life, not a label
The Holy Father highlighted the principles guiding Catholic student associations in Germany — of which Pope Benedict XVI was also a member — religion, scholarship, friendship, and homeland.
Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue
The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese.
June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence
The gathering will function as "a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.
Pope Leo XIV accompanied him through his cancer battle. Now they will meet again in Madrid
After surviving cancer, a Spanish teen prepares to reunite with the pope who accompanied him through his illness.
Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday addressed presidents and senior administrators from Catholic institutions belonging to the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy
The pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's teaching on the liturgy during his weekly general audience.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June
“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2.
U.S. Catholic charismatic leaders announce ecumenically-oriented evangelization initiative
The launch of "Evangelize USA" was announced following Pope Leo XIV's May 30 audience with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service.
Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN News president to lead Vatican communications department
Montserrat Alvarado becomes the first laywoman appointed prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘key aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to pursue their mission by placing themselves at the service of dioceses and parishes.
Fulton Sheen’s missionary legacy hailed by Pope Leo XIV
The pontiff praised Venerable Sheen, who will be beatified Sept. 24, as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions.
‘Invisible, silent, misunderstood work’: The pope’s school for diplomats at 325 years
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome was founded in 1701 as a training ground for the pope's ambassadors.
Pope Leo XIV: The Trinity teaches that every creature is made for communion
At the Sunday Angelus, the pope prayed for “a just and lasting peace” as the Church closed a monthlong Marian appeal for countries ravaged by war.
Pope Leo XIV: Our world is more divided, but shared humanity unites us
The pontiff addressed members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on May 30.
Can wars still be just? Pope Leo XIV addresses the issue in Magnifica Humanitas
The destructive power of modern weaponry and dubious claims to justification mean just war theory, which includes legitimate self-defense, must be reexamined.
The Holy Father's visit from June 6–12 took him to Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV finishes trip to Spain with Mass, meetings in Canary Islands
The Holy Father spent a week in Spain meeting with Catholic and civic leaders, visiting historic sites, and holding major papal Masses.
Pope Leo XIV’s advice to priests: ‘Holiness cannot be lived in isolation’
The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV tells human traffickers in Tenerife: ‘Stop. Repent’
The pope urged migrants to embrace integration while warning traffickers that they “will have to appear before divine justice.”
Migrants in Tenerife tell Pope Leo XIV: We do not ask for privileges or compassion
At Las Raíces reception center in Spain’s Canary Islands, the pope heard testimonies from migrants who risked their lives crossing the Atlantic and urged a more humane response rooted in dignity.
Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit
Referring to the sea surrounding the island, he said it represents the difficulties of life, quoting St. Augustine: “No one is able to cross the sea of this world unless borne by the cross of Christ.”
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘examination of conscience’ on migrants at Canary Islands port
At Arguineguín, once dubbed the “dock of shame,” the pope denounced human traffickers and defended the right not to be forced to leave one’s homeland.
Pope Leo XIV prayed with this young man’s rosary in Barcelona — and gave it back
“We went without expecting anything, and we came back with the greatest gift we could have received,” Sergi told EWTN News.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV holds prayer vigil, visits prison, says Mass at historic basilica in Barcelona
The Holy Father will next visit the Canary Islands before wrapping up his seven-day visit to Spain.
A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream
The Sagrada Familia Basilica's spectacular central spire is crowned by a white cross that makes it the tallest church in the world.
‘I’m still on cloud nine,’ says pilot who shared cockpit with Pope Leo XIV
Ángeles Hernández had the experience of a lifetime as she served as the co-pilot on the flight taking Pope Leo XIV from Madrid to Barcelona.
Argentinian boy whose family struggles to make ends meet asks pope why bad things happen
Answering the question, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that “through the life of Jesus Christ, God shows us that, even amid suffering, he never abandons any of his children."
Ahead of the World Cup, Pope Leo XIV shares an important lesson from soccer
Soccer, Pope Leo said, "helps us remember something very important: that life is not a race to be run in solitude; it is something played as a team, and we must learn to run together."
Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world
The pontiff, who is traveling in Spain, sent a letter to be read at a Vatican symposium on the elderly.
Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican
Forty teenagers from war-torn countries recently took part in the Project Oxygen Teen Peace Summit.
Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she ‘guide us to Jesus’
After visiting a prison, Pope Leo headed to the Abbey of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona and nestled among towering rock formations that resemble sculpted figures of animals or objects.
Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage
The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the oldest papal traditions dating back to 1096.
Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness
During a vigil held at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, the pontiff answered several direct, profound, and heart-wrenching questions from young people.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona
The Holy Father has met with Catholic and civic leaders in Spain and addressed its Parliament while celebrating Mass and holding gatherings with young people.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid
The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of the fact that both were in the city at the same time.
The papal mozzetta: Why the pope wears a red cape
Pope Leo XIV has notably revived the use of the papal mozzetta, which Pope Francis had discarded during his papacy. But what is its history and symbolism?
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona calls Catholics to be martyrs of unity
After an exuberant welcome in the Catalan capital, the pope prayed midday prayer in Barcelona’s cathedral and urged the faithful to be “witnesses and prophets of unity.”
Pope Leo XIV builds on teachings of prior pontiffs with apology for slavery, Church’s role
The Holy Father explained that, in antiquity and the Middle Ages, Catholic individuals and some ecclesiastical institutions participated in slavery as he apologized for the Catholic Church’s role.
Pope Leo scores goal for the Gospel at soccer stadium
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Madrid, together with the dioceses of Alcalá de Henares and Getafe, welcomed Leo with a euphoria comparable to that of a decisive goal in a World Cup final.
Pope Leo XIV meets with 6 abuse victims in Madrid
Pope Leo listened attentively and promised that the proposals offered by the victims for improving the Church's response to abuse would serve as a foundation for future efforts.
Pope Leo XIV jokes in Spain that AI still thinks Pope Francis is in charge
At a lunch with Spanish bishops, the pope joked that artificial intelligence needed a reminder that the Church has a new pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV tells Spain’s parliament every human life must be protected
The pontiff warned against subordinating human dignity to shifting majorities and called for stronger protections for life, migrants, families, peace and religious freedom.
Antonio Banderas tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I am a victim of God’s spell’
The actor joined Pope Leo XIV at a Madrid gathering on culture, art, economics, and sports during the pope’s apostolic visit to Spain.
Pope Leo XIV in Madrid: Corpus Christi must not become museum of the past
At Mass in Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles, the pope called Spain’s centuries-old Eucharistic devotion “a school of faith” for the present and future.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets royalty, civic leaders, hundreds of thousands of youth in Spain
The Holy Father launched his six-day trip to the European country with a whirlwind first day of diplomatic visits and meetings with societal leaders.
In Spain, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: 'You can change history, do it with love'
The pope spoke with hundreds of thousands of young people in Madrid on the first day of his six-day apostolic visit to Spain.
Women in the Vatican welcome Montserrat Alvarado as new prefect for communication
The Women in the Vatican Association strives "to create an increasingly constructive and fruitful network of knowledge, friendship, and solidarity among all members," according to its president.
Pope Leo XIV tells leaders in Spain that he comes to promote a national 'reconciliation'
The Holy Father met with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía after arriving in the European nation.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV returns to Rome on king of Spain’s airplane
Follow here for live updates of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Spain from June 6–12.
10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Spain ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife.
Pope to German students: Your Catholic faith is a way of life, not a label
The Holy Father highlighted the principles guiding Catholic student associations in Germany — of which Pope Benedict XVI was also a member — religion, scholarship, friendship, and homeland.
Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue
The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese.
June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence
The gathering will function as "a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.
Pope Leo XIV accompanied him through his cancer battle. Now they will meet again in Madrid
After surviving cancer, a Spanish teen prepares to reunite with the pope who accompanied him through his illness.
Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday addressed presidents and senior administrators from Catholic institutions belonging to the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy
The pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's teaching on the liturgy during his weekly general audience.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June
“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2.
U.S. Catholic charismatic leaders announce ecumenically-oriented evangelization initiative
The launch of "Evangelize USA" was announced following Pope Leo XIV's May 30 audience with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service.
Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN News president to lead Vatican communications department
Montserrat Alvarado becomes the first laywoman appointed prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘key aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to pursue their mission by placing themselves at the service of dioceses and parishes.
Fulton Sheen’s missionary legacy hailed by Pope Leo XIV
The pontiff praised Venerable Sheen, who will be beatified Sept. 24, as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions.
‘Invisible, silent, misunderstood work’: The pope’s school for diplomats at 325 years
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome was founded in 1701 as a training ground for the pope's ambassadors.
Pope Leo XIV: The Trinity teaches that every creature is made for communion
At the Sunday Angelus, the pope prayed for “a just and lasting peace” as the Church closed a monthlong Marian appeal for countries ravaged by war.
Pope Leo XIV: Our world is more divided, but shared humanity unites us
The pontiff addressed members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on May 30.
Can wars still be just? Pope Leo XIV addresses the issue in Magnifica Humanitas
The destructive power of modern weaponry and dubious claims to justification mean just war theory, which includes legitimate self-defense, must be reexamined.