Pope Leo XIV’s visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, in photos

Alessandra Tarantino, Bernat Armangue, And Manu Fernandez

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands outside the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Spain, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Republished June 08, 2026 - 6:38 AM

Original Publication Date June 07, 2026 - 4:16 PM

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