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Leo XIV in Spain: Corpus Christi, the Sagrada Família tower, and migration in the Canaries
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain from 6 to 12 June 2026, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. He celebrated Corpus Christi, took part in the completion of the Sagrada Família's central tower in Gaudí's centenary year, and met migrants and aid groups in the Canaries.
By María Álvarez, Vatican Correspondent4 min read
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The six-day visit to Spain combined a major public liturgy in Madrid, a landmark moment for the Sagrada Família in Barcelona during the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, and a focus on migration in the Canary Islands, one of Europe's main maritime arrival points.
Highlights
- Corpus Christi celebration in Madrid and a meeting with King Felipe VI.
- Mass at the Sagrada Família and the completion of its central tower.
- Meetings with migrants and aid organisations in the Canary Islands.
Full programme on the trip page: Spain 2026. Migration coverage: Migration.
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Sources
- Official sourceHoly See Press Office — Holy See Press Office — Daily Bulletin · Official bulletin, schedule and travel notices
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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