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March 31, 2026
Pope Leo XIV hopes for 'a lot of love and hospitality' during his visit to Spain in June
Pope Leo XIV stated this Tuesday that he expects to find 'a lot of love, hospitality, and welcome' on his upcoming visit to Spain, a country where he says he has always found a people of 'very good will'. In response to EFE's questions about his expectations for this trip as he left his residence in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff highlighted that on his visits to Spain for over 40 years he has always found 'a people of great faith and very good will'. And he stated: 'May we celebrate it also on this visit.' 'It is Holy Week, it is a time of reflection and preparation to live Easter,' the Pope told EFE, adding that he hopes his upcoming visit will also be an 'opportunity to proclaim the Gospel, the love of God, and the closeness of God to all his peoples.' Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6 to 12 and will travel to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. This is the first stay of a pontiff in Spanish territory in fifteen years, after the last trip made by Benedict XVI in 2011. EFE
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV anticipates finding "much love, hospitality, and welcome" in Spain.
- He has consistently found the Spanish people to have "great faith and very good will" during his visits.
- The visit, scheduled from June 6 to 12, includes stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.
- This marks the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, since Benedict XVI's trip in 2011.
- The Pope views the visit as an opportunity to proclaim the Gospel and God's love during the Holy Week period.