Pope departs from Rome on 4th apostolic journey, arrives in Madrid

June 06, 2026

Pope Leo XIV departed this morning from Rome Fiumicino Airport for Spain on his fourth international apostolic journey (program), following previous trips to Turkey and Lebanon (November 27-December 2), Monaco (March 28), and Algeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea (April 13-23).

During the two-hour flight, the Pontiff sent telegrams to the presidents of Italy and France, through whose airspace he passed, and greeted journalists.

At 10:13, the Pope arrived at Madrid–Barajas Airport, where he was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia (video).

 

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Further information:

• Departure from Rome, Telegram to the President of the Italian Republic, Telegram to the Head of State of the French Republic and Official Welcome at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (Holy See Press Office, 6/6/26)
• Apostolic Journey to Spain: Words of Greeting of the Holy Father to Journalists on the flight from Rome to Madrid (