Spain: Pope Leo XIV visits homeless shelter

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Spain

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Spain: Pope Leo XIV visits homeless shelter

Pope Leo XIV visited a homeless shelter in Madrid's Lucero district on Saturday, part of his state visit to Spain. The Cedia 24 Horas center, run by Caritas, is open 24/7 and helped 2,562 people in 2025. The Pope spoke with staff and users, including Khadry, originally from Senegal, who shared his story.

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