In Barcelona, the Vatican flag has been displayed on the façades of the Palau de la Generalitat and Barcelona City Hall since Tuesday, marking Pope Leo XIV’s institutional visit to Catalonia.
The visit follows a stop in Madrid over the weekend and is due to conclude in the Canary Islands later in the week. For more Catalonia-wide updates, see our news coverage.
Catalan president Salvador Illa is accompanying the Pope during his time in the region, according to officials.
The Catalan government has fully supported the papal visit, which officials describe as a significant event for the region.
Pope Leo XIV’s current tour includes multiple stops across Spain. His initial visit to Madrid set the stage for the Catalan leg of the trip, before the final stop in the Canary Islands.
