Pope Francis in Spain: over 500,000 faithful in Barcelona and Madrid

Pope Francis is welcomed to Spain on June 10, drawing over 500,000 faithful on the first evening in Madrid.

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The visit mobilizes a minority but fervent Catholic youth, notably around the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

This apostolic journey reinforces the Vatican's presence in southern Europe amid secularization challenges.

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