Pope Leo departs for Apostolic Journey to Spain
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
The ITA Airways plane carrying Pope Leo XIV and journalists departed from Rome's Fiumicino International Airport at 8:13 AM on Saturday morning, to begin his Apostolic Journey to Spain.
The aircraft is scheduled to land at Madrid–Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport at 10:30 AM.
Pope Leo’s programme in Madrid begins with an official welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace, followed by a courtesy visit to Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at noon. At 12:30 PM, he will meet with representatives of the authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the palace.
In the evening, at 6 PM, the Holy Father will visit the staff and beneficiaries of the “CEDIA 24 Horas” Social Project at its information and welcome centre.
Later, at 8:30 PM, Pope Leo will preside over a prayer vigil with young people in Madrid’s Plaza de Lima.
After his time in the Spanish capital, the Pope on Tuesday will travel to Barcelona, and on Thursday, continue to the Canary Islands.
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