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1 million people flood Madrid
Pope Leo XIV turns Plaza de Cibeles into a public Mass site as 1.2 million people crowd central Madrid
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The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
- Frame 1Pope Leo XIV turns Plaza de Cibeles into a public Mass site as 1.2 million people crowd central Madrid.
- Frame 2It was Spain's first papal visit in 15 years, opening a wider trip across the country.
- Frame 3The Corpus Domini procession followed a half-kilometer route with 16 flower carpets made from 30,000 flowers.
- Frame 4Leo circled the plaza in the popemobile as crowds stood several rows deep trying to see him.
- Frame 5In his homily, he urged unity and tied the street altars to Spain's public Catholic devotion.
- Frame 6The visit continues with meetings focused on migrants, homeless people, and younger Catholics looking for direction.
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- Jun 7, 5:17 PM EDT
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