1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession
Pope Leo XIV led a Mass in Madrid attended by one million people, celebrating Spain's religious traditions. The event featured a procession over flower-petal carpets, highlighting the significance of faith in contemporary society. The pope encouraged young generations to embrace their faith during his first visit to Spain in 15 years.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass in Madrid attended by one million people.
- ▪The procession included 16 flower carpets prepared by a florists' association from Galicia.
- ▪The event aimed to inspire young people to reconnect with their faith in a secularized society.
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World News 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession By Associated Press Published June 7, 2026, 12:49 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google MADRID — Pope Leo XIV honored Spain’s centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a “school of faith” for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and highlighted one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety with a procession over flower-petal carpets. The crowd cheered and shouted “This is the youth of the pope!” as Leo arrived for the Mass at a central Madrid plaza.
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