Pope Leo XIV weighs in on soccer rivalry amid Bad Bunny's concert in Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is in Madrid this weekend, facing competition for attention from Bad Bunny, who is performing nearby. The pontiff commented on Spain's soccer rivalry, though specific details regarding teams or matches were not disclosed. This visit follows a series of public engagements that have garnered widespread interest. The Pope's remarks may reflect his views on sports' cultural significance in Spain.
- •Pope Leo XIV is in Madrid this weekend.
- •Bad Bunny is also in Madrid for a concert.
- •The pontiff commented on soccer's cultural impact.
- •Details regarding specific teams or matches remain unspecified.
- •Public engagements with the Pope typically attract extensive media attention.
- 3:56 PMAbcnews.com — Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 1:26 PMMS Now — Pope Leo concedes he’s got stiff competition from Bad Bunny on Spain trip - MS NOW
"Pope Leo XIV wonders who young people in Madrid will choose this weekend: “Bad Bunny or do you want to go to see the pope?”
"Pope Leo XIV acknowledges he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend
Sources
External links- Abcnews.comJun 6, 2026, 3:56 PMPope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend
- MS NowJun 6, 2026, 1:26 PMPope Leo concedes he’s got stiff competition from Bad Bunny on Spain trip - MS NOW
Pope Leo XIV wonders who young people in Madrid will choose this weekend: “Bad Bunny or do you want to go to see the pope?”
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