Cardinal José Cobo has said it is “likely” that Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain this year, with Madrid and Barcelona emerging as the principal destinations.
Speaking to Cadena COPE, the Spanish bishops’ radio station, the Archbishop of Madrid encouraged Catholics to prepare for a possible visit linked to the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí on 10 June. The architect is most notably known for his design of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s iconic, unfinished basilica. Asked whether the Pope would be present in Barcelona on that date, Cardinal Cobo said: “That’s what’s on the table; it’s likely the Pope will come to Spain. And it’s very likely he’ll come to Madrid. The when and how still need to be finalised. We can start getting things moving.”
