Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass for over 1.2 million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in Madrid on Sunday, June 7, attended by over 1.2 million people, including King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. This followed a Saturday evening vigil with 600,000 participants.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air mass in central Madrid on Sunday, June 7, drawing over 1.2 million attendees. The event, held in areas including Plaza de Cibeles, marked a significant moment during the second day of his seven-day visit to Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were among those present for the service. On Saturday evening, an estimated 600,000 people, largely young individuals, gathered for a prayer vigil with the Pope near the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Organizers reported the attendance figures for both events. Sources: Le Monde