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POPE LEO XIV IN SPAIN

Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands and Tenerife
June 6-12, 2026

On the Ground Coverage

Sacraments administered by convicted priest still valid, ‘prayers focus on victims,’ says bishop

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — A Texas bishop is assuring the faithful their sacraments remain valid after the priest who administered them was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexual assaults of …

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
6 things to know about the Sacred Heart devotion
Corpus Christi a reminder of the strength of life over death, Jerusalem patriarch says
Pope Leo’s summer spiritual reading list recommendation: ‘The Practice of the Presence of God’

U.S. Church

Cardinal McElroy removes priest from exorcism ministry over UFO, demon comments on social media

by Gina Christian

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy has removed Msgr. Stephen Rossetti from his exorcism ministry in the Archdiocese of Washington, citing concerns over the cleric’s recent social media statements “linking …

Steaks, barbecue and shared blessings at play in bishops’ Stanley Cup wager

Meet the amazing missionary priest who could be one of Minnesota’s first saints

Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert

Poll: Pope has high favorability rating after AI encyclical; Trump dips over inflation, war in Iran

Absence of USAID, misinformation are among key challenges as CRS fights Ebola spread

World

At Madrid building dubbed ‘Our Lady of Communications,’ Pope Leo will bridge faith, modernity

by Paulina Guzik

MADRID (OSV News) — The Palacio de Cibeles was built so that messages could cross a growing city. Now, on June 7, it will become the place where a …

Ukraine: Nuncio hopes for peace after Zelenskyy calls for talks with Putin
All on board: Meet the pilot who will fly Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona
Flowers, stadiums, Banderas and jamón: Spain is ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV
Sagrada Familia’s papal connection comes full circle with Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ

Spaniards hope Pope Leo’s visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds

A Church at a crossroads: Spain’s Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement

First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless

Vatican

Pope Leo: Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive

by Deborah Castellano Lubov | Vatican News

Opinion

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

Pope Leo XIV declares the digital age a mission field in ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Ines San Martin

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ explores being human in the age of artificial intelligence

by Bishop John P. Dolan

Reviews

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

by John Mulderig
Obsession
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
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