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- Pope Leo XIV endorsed Real Madrid, drawing criticism from Barcelona football supporters during his June 2026 visit.
- He led a prayer at Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia on June 9, 2026 and addressed the crowd in Catalan and Spanish.
- He toured Real Madrid’s museum and was given a club shirt bearing the name Robert F. Prevost.
- A rally at the stadium gathered thousands of Catholics who celebrated with soccer dances.
