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Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on national soccer rivalry

Leo says the visit aims to awaken young adults and promote unity as he competes with two Bad Bunny concerts in Madrid.

  • Pope Leo XIV opened a weeklong visit to Spain, with stops planned in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.
  • Amid ongoing political and church scandals, The American aims to bring a message of unity to Spain as the country remains deeply polarized.
  • Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows of his 10-concert Spanish tour in Madrid, prompting Leo to quip that fans might choose the musician instead.
  • When asked about the Chicago Bears' stadium development in Hammond, Indiana, Leo quipped, "That's out of my pay ."
  • Leo mused his visit might help "awaken" something in young adults sensing a lack of meaning, noting "I think there will also be a few here to see the pope.
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He has also been asked if he will meet the Puerto Rican singer

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Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny this weekend in Spain

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend. Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows in the Spanish capital.

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Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on national soccer rivalry

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend.

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20minutos broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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