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Pope mourns death of Mozambican Bishop Citora Afonso
Posted on 06/6/2026 12:19 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV’s sorrow over the “serious act of violence” that claimed the life of the Bishop of Quelimane and Apostolic Administrator of Beira, who was shot dead in his residence, is conveyed on the Holy See Press Office Telegram channel.
Pope visits Madrid’s most vulnerable at start of apostolic visit to Spain
Posted on 06/6/2026 11:45 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV upholds solidarity and personal encounter during a visit to the CEDIA 24 Horas social project in Madrid, on the first leg of his week-long apostolic journey that will also take him to Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
A day for the youth of Madrid
Posted on 06/6/2026 06:58 AM ()
A common thread throughout Pope Leo’s first day in Madrid, Spain, is the presence of young people, from volunteers at a reception center for the homeless to participants in the prayer vigil in the evening.
Pope in Spain: 'I come to affirm and renew fidelity to the Gospel'
Posted on 06/6/2026 05:16 AM ()
Addressing authorities and the diplomatic corps in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV says he traveled to Spain to encourage faith in the Gospel among believers, and reiterates that religious freedom and freedom of conscience must be protected.
Cardinal Parolin: Pope in Spain to foster communion and encounter
Posted on 06/6/2026 05:00 AM ()
The Cardinal Secretary of State talks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s fourth Apostolic Journey, explaining that as Pastor of the Church, he wishes to meet his flock, but also all people of good will, inviting everyone to walk together toward a common destination.
Pope Leo XIV renews call for peace during flight to Spain
Posted on 06/6/2026 04:34 AM ()
On board the flight to Madrid, Pope Leo XIV greets journalists accompanying him on his Apostolic Journey, reiterating the need for dialogue in Ukraine, expressing closeness to Lebanon, and reflecting on abuse and the tragedy of war.
Vatican children’s hospital patients make drawing for Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 06/6/2026 04:07 AM ()
Patients of the Vatican’s Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to Spain with a drawing, given to him by journalists from the Dicastery for Communication.
Pope Leo kicks off Apostolic Journey to Spain
Posted on 06/6/2026 02:19 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV lands in Madrid on Saturday morning, officially marking the start of his Apostolic Journey to the European nation of Spain, which will see him visit the Spanish capital, as well as Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Waybread on Life’s Journey’
Posted on 06/6/2026 02:00 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “Waybread on Life’s Journey”.
Pope Leo departs for Apostolic Journey to Spain
Posted on 06/6/2026 00:13 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV departs for Apostolic Journey to the European nation of Spain, which will see him visit Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.