Pope Acknowledges Bad Bunny Rivalry in Madrid

On a flight to Spain for a week-long pastoral visit, Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the draw of Bad Bunny in Madrid, noting many young Spaniards might choose the pop star over the pope while others attend the pope’s events. He hopes the trip—stopping in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands—can help unite a country polarized by politics and church scandals. The pope also added light remarks about the Chicago Bears and football loyalties, showing his human side amid the public visit.