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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass for 1.2 Million People in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV addressed over 1.2 million people at a mass in Madrid, calling for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. Following the ceremony attended by King Felipe and Queen Letizia, a traditional religious procession took place in the city.
Pope Leo XIV addressed more than 1.2 million people at a large mass held in Madrid, calling for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia also attended the mass. The crowd gathered at Plaza de Cibeles watched the ceremony waving Spanish and Vatican flags.
Call to See Faith Not as a "Museum of the Past"
In his sermon, Pope Leo urged Spaniards to view their religion not as a "museum of the past to be visited," but as a "living school of faith to be nourished today."
The ceremony took place on the second day of the pope's seven-day apostolic visit covering mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. It was noted that religious practices have sharply declined in recent years in the country, which forms the backdrop of the event.
Extensive Security and Logistics in Madrid
A wide-ranging logistics and security arrangement was established for the event. After the mass, the pope led a traditional procession along a route decorated with white and yellow carnations in the colors of the Vatican flag.
Organizers announced that more than 1.2 million people were present not only in the square but also in surrounding areas.
Visit Through the Eyes of the Crowd
Nico Aldeanueva, 28, who came from Philadelphia to Madrid, said the pope is a unifying figure during a time of intense division. According to him, the ceremony allowed people to pause briefly amid ongoing tensions and experience an atmosphere of faith.
Ana Milagros, 64, waving a Vatican flag, described Pope Leo XIV as approachable and sincere. She said she believes the pope is trying to bring society together with this visit amid political, social, and economic polarization.
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