More than 1m join Pope Leo for outdoor mass in Madrid
More than a million people attended an outdoor mass led by Pope Leo in Madrid, emphasizing the importance of compassion and social responsibility. The pontiff urged followers to dedicate themselves to helping the poor and those in need, contrasting Christian values with far-right politics. This event marked a significant moment in his week-long visit to Spain, which aims to address migration and social issues.
- ▪Over 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid for an open-air mass led by Pope Leo.
- ▪The pontiff called on worshippers to show their faith through action and help those in need.
- ▪This visit is the first by a pope to Spain in 15 years and highlights Leo's stance on migration and social issues.
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Pope Leo waves to people on his way to lead a prayer vigil in the Plaza de Lima in Madrid. Photograph: Óscar del Pozo/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPope Leo waves to people on his way to lead a prayer vigil in the Plaza de Lima in Madrid. Photograph: Óscar del Pozo/AFP/Getty ImagesPope Leo XIVMore than 1m join Pope Leo for outdoor mass in MadridPontiff urges followers to dedicate themselves ‘to our brothers and sisters, to the poor, to those who suffer’Ashifa Kassam in MadridSun 7 Jun 2026 11.44 EDTFirst published on Sun 7 Jun 2026 06.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMore than a million people filled the streets of Madrid to join Pope Leo in an open-air mass where the American pontiff appeared to emphasise the disconnect between Christian values and far-right politics,…
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