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Pope Leo XIV: Spanish Youth Choose Bad Bunny Over Visit

6/9/2026

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Pope Leo Tour

Pope Leo XIV noted many Spanish youths may choose Bad Bunny’s concerts over his papal visit.
The weeklong papal tour, led by Pope Leo XIV, began in Spain, stopping in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands.
Pope Leo XIV said the Bears’ move to Hammond is beyond his duties.
Backing the U.S. World Cup team and favoring Real Madrid, Pope Leo XIV voiced support.

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Scholars Warn

Conservative scholars Daniel Buck and Garion Frankel warned that pop-culture courses signal a drift from traditional curricula.
The University of New Mexico announced a new fall semester course focused on rapper Bad Bunny.
They argued that falling degree returns and low confidence require refocusing on classic academic goals.
Commentary flagged credit for pop-culture courses such as “Queering God” and Bad Bunny, questioning standards.

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Pope Leo Tour

Pope Leo XIV noted many Spanish youths may choose Bad Bunny’s concerts over his papal visit.
The weeklong papal tour, led by Pope Leo XIV, began in Spain, stopping in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands.
Pope Leo XIV said the Bears’ move to Hammond is beyond his duties.
Backing the U.S. World Cup team and favoring Real Madrid, Pope Leo XIV voiced support.

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