Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain has brought him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice.

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Pope Leo XIV arrives in the popemobile at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pope Leo XIV arrives in the popemobile at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pope Leo XIV arrives in the popemobile at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, as he arrives at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, as he arrives at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, as he arrives at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Pope Leo XIV meets with King of Spain Felipe VI Queen Letizia, and Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofia at the at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of his Apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV meets with King of Spain Felipe VI Queen Letizia, and Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofia at the at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of his Apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV meets with King of Spain Felipe VI Queen Letizia, and Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofia at the at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of his Apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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People wait for Pope Leo XIV in Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of Leo's seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

People wait for Pope Leo XIV in Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of Leo’s seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

People wait for Pope Leo XIV in Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of Leo’s seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Pope Leo XIV arrives at Madrid's Adolfo Suarez International Airport, Saturday, June 6, 2026, as he starts a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV arrives at Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez International Airport, Saturday, June 6, 2026, as he starts a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV arrives at Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez International Airport, Saturday, June 6, 2026, as he starts a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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A mother and her two children are greeted by Pope Leo XIV at CEDIA 24 Horas, a comprehensive support center for homeless people, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

A mother and her two children are greeted by Pope Leo XIV at CEDIA 24 Horas, a comprehensive support center for homeless people, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

A mother and her two children are greeted by Pope Leo XIV at CEDIA 24 Horas, a comprehensive support center for homeless people, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

People wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Pope Leo XIV, accompanied by the Archbishop of Madrid Cardinal José Cobo Cano, left,, arrives at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV, accompanied by the Archbishop of Madrid Cardinal José Cobo Cano, left,, arrives at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV, accompanied by the Archbishop of Madrid Cardinal José Cobo Cano, left,, arrives at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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A group of nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A group of nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A group of nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV during a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the first day of his seven-day apostolic visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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People catch a glimpse from their homes of Pope Leo XIV arriving at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

People catch a glimpse from their homes of Pope Leo XIV arriving at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

People catch a glimpse from their homes of Pope Leo XIV arriving at Plaza de Lima in Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a prayer vigil with young people on the first day of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Spain's Airforce fighter jets escort the papal flight departed from Rome heading to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of Pope Leo XIV apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

Spain’s Airforce fighter jets escort the papal flight departed from Rome heading to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of Pope Leo XIV apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

Spain’s Airforce fighter jets escort the papal flight departed from Rome heading to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the occasion of Pope Leo XIV apostolic journey to Spain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

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Pope Leo XIV reads L'Osservatore Romano newspaper aboard an ITA Airways Airbus A320neo during his flight from Rome to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, marking the start of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

Pope Leo XIV reads L’Osservatore Romano newspaper aboard an ITA Airways Airbus A320neo during his flight from Rome to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, marking the start of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

Pope Leo XIV reads L’Osservatore Romano newspaper aboard an ITA Airways Airbus A320neo during his flight from Rome to Madrid, Saturday, June 6, 2026, marking the start of a seven-day apostolic journey to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)

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