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POPE LEO XIV IN SPAIN

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

On the Ground Coverage

It’s ‘all celebration’ as Sister Blandina’s sainthood cause advances

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — A religious sister who immigrated to the U.S. as a child and became known as the “fastest nun in the West” is edging a step closer …

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Sacraments administered by convicted priest still valid, ‘prayers focus on victims,’ says bishop
6 things to know about the Sacred Heart devotion
Corpus Christi a reminder of the strength of life over death, Jerusalem patriarch says

U.S. Church

Pope Leo’s summer spiritual reading list recommendation: ‘The Practice of the Presence of God’

by Kimberley Heatherington

“The Practice of the Presence of God” is now making impressive devotional waves more than three centuries after it was written.

Meet the man whose incredible recovery could lead to military chaplain’s sainthood

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

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

Report: 2 former University of Notre Dame rectors sexually abused students

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

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

Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says

by Josephine Peterson

Opinion

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

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

by Bishop John P. Dolan

What the pope’s new encyclical on AI Is asking of you

by Charlie Camosy

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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