# whereisthepope.com — Machine-Readable Summary Updated: 2026-06-06T09:46:59.148Z Source: https://whereisthepope.com ## Current Location City: Madrid Country: ES Flag: 🇪🇸 Active trip ID: spain-2026 Day of trip: 1 ## Active Apostolic Journey Title: Apostolic Journey to Spain Dates: 2026-06-06 – 2026-06-12 Countries: 1 | Cities: 4 Distance: 5,200 km Description: Spain has welcomed the papacy six times in the modern era: Paul VI in 1970, John Paul II four times between 1982 and 2003 — including his iconic address to youth in Santiago de Compostela and the 1989 World Youth Day in Santiago — and Benedict XVI in 2010 and 2011, when he consecrated the Sagrada Família and presided over World Youth Day in Madrid. Today some 33 million Spaniards identify as Catholic — around 67% of the population — though regular Mass attendance has fallen to roughly 15%. Pope Leo XIV's journey focuses on faith and youth in Madrid and Barcelona, and on the Church's humanitarian response in the Canary Islands, where the Diocese of Canarias has become one of Europe's frontline responders to the Atlantic crossing from West Africa: over 46,000 migrants arrived by sea in 2023 alone. Theme: Faith, Migration, Encounter Details: https://whereisthepope.com/en/trip/spain-2026 ## Today's Agenda - Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Spain [6–12 June 2026] at 08:00 (Rome) Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/6/viaggio-spagna.html - Apostolic Journey to Spain: Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps at 12:30 (Rome) — Royal Palace in Madrid Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/6/spagna-autorita.html - Apostolic Journey to Spain: Visit to the Staff and Beneficiaries of the “Cedia 24 Horas Social Project” at 18:00 (Rome) — Information and Welcome Center (Madrid) Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/6/spagna-caritas-madrid.html - Apostolic Journey to Spain: Prayer Vigil with young People at 20:30 (Rome) — “Plaza de Lima” (Madrid) Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/6/spagna-veglia-giovani.html ## Next Public Event Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Spain [6–12 June 2026] at 08:00 (Rome) Date: 2026-06-06 Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2026/6/6/viaggio-spagna.html ## Latest News (English, 10 most recent) ### Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Event Concludes Date: 2026-06-05T13:00:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/inclusive-governance-symposium-concludes-6aca1f72 The Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Symposium concluded at the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Rome Campus. In an interview with Vatican News, Professor Susan Pascoe, who organized the symposium, highlig… ### Pope Leo XIV Announces Consistory Sessions in June Date: 2026-06-04T15:16:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-consistory-sessions-f107c8c6 Pope Leo XIV convened Consistory Sessions in Vatican City on June 26 and 27. These sessions served as important gatherings for cardinals to address various aspects of church matters. During the Consistory, the first ses… ### Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Aims to Guide AI Development Date: 2026-06-03T12:11:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-ai-development-2a28d61f Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ provides significant anthropological insights for AI developers, particularly framed by Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems. This engagement in… ### Pope Leo XIV Launches Agrivoltaic Initiative in Vatican Date: 2026-06-02T13:28:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-agrivoltaic-project-7e00208f The "Fratello Sole" Foundation was established as part of Pope Leo XIV's vision of transitioning toward sustainable development, according to a Chirograph dated June 1, 2026. This foundation aims to enhance energy produ… ### Pope Leo XIV Encourages Scouts to Deepen Faith Date: 2026-06-01T11:43:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-scouts-guides-faith-da377e12 Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic scouts and guides to strengthen their commitment to faith and service during an audience with members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (AGESCI Europa) in t… ### Pope Leo XIV to Attend Annual Pilgrimage in Piekary Date: 2026-05-31T11:45:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-piekary-pilgrimage-df944d26 Pope Leo XIV greeted participants in the annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Piekary in Poland following the Angelus. This year’s Day of Relief carried the theme "I Take Care," emphasizing the Pope's commitment to… ### Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Neocatechumenal Way's 60th Anniversary Date: 2026-05-31T13:28:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-neocatechumenal-anniversary-c2959f2f Thousands gathered on May 30 in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way, an ecclesial movement that expanded to 138 countries. The crowd included many elderly witnesses t… ### Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Charismatic Renewal Members Date: 2026-05-30T09:19:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-welcomes-charismatic-renewal-2765ea90 Pope Leo XIV welcomed representatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to the Vatican on Saturday, marking his first meeting with the movement since the start of his pontificate. During this gathering, he engaged wit… ### Cloistered Monasteries Craft Rosaries for Pope's Visit Date: 2026-05-29T11:56:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/cloistered-monasteries-rosaries-d52e3cd5 In preparation for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic visit to Spain, contemplative monasteries across the country are hand-crafting thousands of rosaries. This initiative, led by the Fundación Contemplare, unites ten mo… ### Pope Leo XIV Visits Acerra, Addresses Pollution Issues Date: 2026-05-23T15:01:00.000Z URL: https://whereisthepope.com/en/news/pope-leo-xiv-acerra-visit-0156b370 Pope Leo XIV visited Acerra, Italy, on Saturday, engaging with the local community regarding pressing environmental concerns. His first stop was at the Cathedral of Acerra, where he met with clergy members and families… --- This file is updated automatically. For full coverage visit whereisthepope.com.