Pope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands: Tenerife and Gran Canaria — 10–12 June 2026

Pope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands — 10–12 June 2026

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Tenerife on Wednesday 10 June 2026, beginning the final and most emotionally charged leg of his apostolic journey to Spain — a direct encounter with the migration crisis at one of Europe's main entry points.

Tenerife — 10 June

• 09:30 — Arrival, Tenerife Norte Airport
• 11:00 — Meeting with migrants and humanitarian workers
• 13:00 — Holy Mass
• 16:00 — Meeting with priests, religious and laity of the Diocese of Tenerife
• 18:30 — Departure for Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria — 11–12 June

• 11 June, 09:00 — Arrival, Gran Canaria Airport
• 10:30 — Meeting with representatives of African migrant communities
• 12:30 — Visit to the Cathedral of Santa Ana
• 15:00 — Open-air Papal Mass
• 18:00 — Meeting with the Bishop of Canarias and the local Church
• 12 June, 10:00 — Farewell address
• 11:30 — Departure for Rome

Migration Crisis

The Canary Islands are one of the main entry points into Europe for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, with thousands arriving each year on fragile boats — the so-called pateras. Pope Leo XIV's visit sends a direct message of solidarity with those fleeing poverty and conflict.

Follow the full Spain itinerary at whereisthepope.com/en.