Pope Leo XIV visits Real Madrid as special jersey unveiled
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Pope Leo XIV visited Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on June 8, 2026, welcomed by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. The occasion featured the unveiling of a special edition jersey inspired by the Pope's papal identity. The event transformed the stadium with celebrations, prayers, and performances, concluding with the Pope's address. His comments about supporting Real Madrid resonated with fans globally, prompting the club to quickly launch the limited-edition jersey during his stay in Madrid.
- •Pope Leo XIV's visit is the first by a pontiff to Madrid since 2011.
- •Fans gathered for celebrations, prayers, and performances at the Bernabéu.
- •A limited-edition jersey commemorating the visit features 'León' and Roman numeral XIV.
- •The Pope acknowledged his personal affection for Real Madrid during his stay.
- •Florentino Pérez called the Pope's support an honor for the club.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Pope Leo XIV Visits Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid Unveil Special Edition Jersey
"Florentino Pérez welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the Santiago Bernabéu in a historic visit
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