Pope Leo XIV's return flight delayed from Canary Islands
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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-2000
Pope Leo XIV's return flight from the Canary Islands to Rome was delayed due to a technical issue, leading him to use a plane provided by King Felipe VI for his journey.
Pope Leo XIV's journey back to Rome from the Canary Islands experienced an unexpected delay on Friday, June 12. The aircraft scheduled to transport the pontiff encountered a technical malfunction, preventing its departure. As a result, Pope Leo XIV was compelled to postpone his return. King Felipe VI of Spain subsequently provided his Falcon jet, enabling the Pope to continue his journey. This incident occurred after the Pope's visit to the Canary Islands, where he had reportedly addressed issues concerning migrants.
Sources: Le Monde