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.
Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles pulsed with energy on Saturday during the fourth edition of the Fiesta de la Resurrección, organized by the Asociación Católica de Propagandistas (ACdP). Around 85,000 young people and families gathered to celebrate with music, featuring performances by Gypsy Kings, Liz Mitchell of Boney M, and the group Hakuna, according to police.
Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid José Cobo opened the concert by reading a letter from Pope Leo XIV to the ACdP. In it, the Pontiff addresses Madrid's youth for the first time: «While the moment to meet at Cibeles arrives, I ask you: do not let the present pass; pray, seek Christ truly; do not settle for the minimum, because life with Christ is worth it. I pray for you, I bless you, and I await you. God willing, we will see each other in June».
The letter confirms the vigil location on Saturday, June 6, during the Pope's Madrid visit from June 6 to 9, part of his Spain trip including Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Alternatives like Plaza de Castilla, the Santiago Bernabéu area, or Plaza de Colón were ruled out. Additional events are planned at Santiago Bernabéu and Movistar Arena.
Attendees cheered the news, chanting «this is the Pope's youth». Hosts Dj Pulpo and Javi Nieves rallied the crowd, who prayed in unity with the Pope as he called for an end to wars from St. Peter's Square.
