Pope León XIV took part on Sunday in a meeting with representatives of culture, business, education and sport at Madrid's Movistar Arena.
More than 12,000 people attended the event, which included speeches by figures such as actor Antonio Banderas. He recalled his connection to Malaga's Holy Week and said: 'I am here confessing to having been a victim of God's spell'.
Users highlighted the Pope's message on faith's role in Europe and the ovation at Movistar Arena; Catholic media and journalists shared videos of the event and quotes from attendees like Antonio Banderas; reactions focused on dialogue between faith and culture with mostly positive tones.
Pope Leo XIV imparts his Apostolic Blessing on the World of Culture, Art, Economy and Sport of Spain, in the Movistar Arena, Madrid pic.twitter.com/LDVHNS6veK
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La visita del Papa León XIV a Madrid dejó una de sus imágenes más significativas en el Movistar Arena: una larga y sentida ovación al Santo Padre por parte de los asistentes a su encuentro oficial con el mundo de la cultura, la educación, la empresa y el deporte. El Papa fue… pic.twitter.com/vcCbehYLGu
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“¡Jesucristo es el gran protagonista de la película de la vida!”, así le expresó el actor Antonio Banderas al Papa León XIV, durante su encuentro en el Estadio Movistar Arena en Madrid.
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📲Sigue el minuto a minuto del viaje en: https://t.co/g4aRGhC3Ho#AntonioBanderas #Arte… pic.twitter.com/64UyWO7ZBV
⛪✝️ León XIV reivindica las raíces cristianas de Europa en el Movistar Arena de Madrid
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🏟️ El santo padre ha defendido también el diálogo entre distintos ámbitos de la sociedad en un encuentro que ha contado con la participación de personalidades como Antonio Banderas, Rozalén,…
Leone XIV all’Arena Movistar di Madrid:
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“È davvero possibile credere che l’Europa – che tanto amiamo – sarebbe la stessa senza l’impronta della fede? Perché temere che l’eternità permei la quotidianità?”https://t.co/nICP5p1kaJ
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Pope León XIV visited Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu stadium on June 8, 2026, in one of his final acts in the capital. More than 70,000 people from the Madrid diocese welcomed him with cheers and chants.
Pope León XIV addressed half a million young people at a vigil in Madrid's Plaza de Lima last night, urging them to be human and ignite a new humanity amid indifference.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
During the Fiesta de la Resurrección in Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles, Cardinal José Cobo read a letter from Pope Leo XIV announcing a vigil with youth and families at the same site on June 6. The event drew 85,000 attendees who enjoyed performances by Gypsy Kings, Boney M, and Hakuna. The announcement is part of the Pope's Spain itinerary from June 6 to 9.
Pope Leo XIV expressed pain over the wave of violence in southwestern Colombia during his general audience on April 29 and called for choosing peace. Attacks starting April 24 have left dozens dead, including 21 in an explosion on the Cali-Popayán road. Authorities attribute the incidents to EMC dissident factions.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Argentina's Catholic Church will hold a mass at Luján Basilica on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025. Bishops from across the country, Governor Axel Kicillof, and national representatives including Vice President Victoria Villarruel will attend. Buenos Aires will feature tributes at San José de Flores Basilica and projections on the Obelisk.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli headlined a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on April 18, drawing over 130,000 attendees. He collaborated with Mexican group Los Ángeles Azules, fusing opera with cumbia in a celebration of his album Romanza's 30th anniversary. The event featured classical pieces and popular hits, sponsored by the Mexico City Government and Banco Plata.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Hundreds of thousands of believers attended the 183rd reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Iztapalapa on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Actor Arnulfo Morales, portraying Jesus, fainted from fatigue near the cross before proceeding with the crucifixion. Authorities reported street closures and a pre-event scuffle.