Pope Leo XIV itinerary: public masses, meetings and city events scheduled for Madrid visit

Pope Leo XIV is due in Madrid from June 6 to June 9 as the opening leg of his June 6-12 apostolic journey to Spain, according to the Vatican and the Archdiocese of Madrid. The program combines state and church meetings with large public events across the capital, including a youth vigil, an outdoor Mass in Plaza de Cibeles and a diocesan gathering at Santiago Bernabéu. Madrid’s tourism office has published city information tied to the visit, including transport changes around the papal events. The trip is being made at the invitation of King Felipe VI and the Spanish Church, the Vatican said. ### When does Pope Leo XIV arrive in Madrid, and who receives him? Saturday, June 6, is the pope’s arrival day in Madrid. The Vatican itinerary says Leo will leave Rome/Fiumicino at 8:00 a.m. and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 10:30 a.m. for an official welcome. The Royal Palace is the setting for the first formal events in the city. (vatican.va) The Vatican says a welcome ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., followed by a courtesy visit to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at noon and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at 12:30 p.m. ### Which public events are scheduled on the first two days? (vatican.va) Madrid will host a prayer vigil with young people in Plaza de Lima at 8:30 p.m. on June 6, according to the Vatican schedule. The Archdiocese of Madrid said the visit includes events with young people, volunteers and the world of culture. Sunday, June 7, centers on the largest open-air liturgy of the Madrid stay. (vatican.va) The Vatican lists a 10:00 a.m. Holy Mass in Plaza de Cibeles, followed by a Corpus Christi procession. Madrid’s tourism office separately describes Plaza de Cibeles as the setting for the main event of the pope’s stay in the capital. The same day includes a private meeting with members of the Augustinian order at the apostolic nunciature at 4:30 p.m. and a 6:00 p.m. event at Movistar Arena titled “Building Networks with the World of Culture, Art, Economy and Sport,” the Vatican said. (vatican.va) ### What is on the schedule for June 8 in Madrid? Monday, June 8, begins with institutional meetings. (vatican.va) The Vatican says Leo is scheduled to meet the Spanish prime minister at the apostolic nunciature at 9:30 a.m., members of parliament at the Congress of Deputies at 10:30 a.m., and Spain’s bishops at the episcopal conference offices at 11:30 a.m. The evening program moves back into public religious events. The Vatican itinerary lists a prayer and devotion to Our Lady of Almudena at 6:00 p.m. in Almudena Cathedral, followed by a 7:00 p.m. meeting with the diocesan community at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The Archdiocese of Madrid’s official agenda also identifies the Bernabéu gathering as part of the June 8 schedule. (vatican.va) ### What city logistics have been announced for residents and visitors? Madrid’s tourism office says public transport measures have been planned around the papal visit. It says Metro de Madrid will extend service until 2:30 a.m. on the night of June 6-7 and that EMT Madrid buses and bicimad bikes will be free from June 3 to June 9. The same city information pages say Leo’s Madrid visit is part of a broader Spain trip that continues after the capital with stops in Barcelona and the Canary Islands. (vatican.va) The tourism office also says Madrid has not hosted a papal visit in 15 years. ### What happens before he leaves Madrid? Tuesday, June 9, is the pope’s final morning in the capital. The Vatican says Leo will meet volunteers at 10:20 a.m. in Pavilion 3 of IFEMA Madrid before departing Madrid-Barajas at 11:10 a.m. for Barcelona. (esmadrid.com) Barcelona is the next stop on June 9, with midday prayer at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia and an evening prayer vigil at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, according to the Vatican. (esmadrid.com) Madrid-specific schedules and visitor information are available through the Archdiocese of Madrid and the city’s tourism office as the June 6 arrival approaches. (vatican.va)