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Not just about football: Real Madrid stadium to host prayer vigil of Pope Leo XIV

"Santiago Bernabéu" to become a center of spirituality

Football news 18 jan 2026, 14:38

Pas seulement le football : le stade du Real accueillera la veillée de prière du pape Léon XIV

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Pope Leo XIV is planning an apostolic visit to Spain from June 6 to 12.

Details: One of the key events on Pope Leo XIV's agenda will be a prayer vigil at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the iconic home ground of Real Madrid.

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🚨🚨| NEW: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Spain from June 6–12.

A highlight of his Apostolic Visit will be a prayer vigil at Santiago Bernabéu. 🏟️🇪🇸

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The Bernabéu has been chosen as the site for the central spiritual ceremony of the visit. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands of believers and promises to be one of the most symbolic moments of the Pope's tour across the country.

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