What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain centers on unity amid polarization, welcome for migrants, and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence. Madrid (June 6-8) will feature Leo’s address to Las Cortes Generales on June 8, a meeting with the royal family, and a prayer vigil for youth that drew about half a million attendees. He is also set to meet abuse survivors, as the Vatican acknowledged ongoing clergy sexual abuse concerns during the visit. Barcelona (June 9-10) will include a Mass at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia and Leo’s inauguration of the central spire, Tower of Jesus Christ, as the basilica seeks to become the world's tallest church. Canary Islands (June 11-12) will focus on migrant ministry.