The Madrid leader met with the Holy Father for approximately one hour, during which he expressed "great enthusiasm" and "great anticipation" for his upcoming trip to Madrid. "I think it is wonderful and it does us all good, truly," she stated to the press.

During the meeting, Díaz Ayuso presented the Pope with the International Medal of the Community of Madrid, along with gifts representative of the region, including a book on Madrid's Catholic traditions and typical sweets such as Morata's palmeritas.

The president explained that the book compiles Catholic celebrations throughout the Community, from Christmas in Sol to the living Nativity scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, and the passion plays in Daganzo, Chinchón, and Morata, illustrating how faith and Christian values are lived in community.

The conversation touched upon issues such as the situation of young people, social integration, Hispanic identity, and the challenges posed by new technologies and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of community and interaction among people to face these challenges in increasingly individualistic societies.

Díaz Ayuso highlighted that the meeting took place outside of political matters and that the apostolic visit would carry a message of unity, expressing hope that it would showcase Spain as a country that celebrates and unites above differences.

The president expressed her pride in the Pope's entry into Spain through Madrid, confident that the visit would underscore the region's hospitality and the bonds of Hispanic culture. She noted that life in Madrid's streets, particularly among young people, reflects great hope, though also loneliness.

Finally, Díaz Ayuso expressed confidence in the visit's success, stating she left the Vatican "with great enthusiasm" and wishing that Pope Leo XIV would feel "very proud of Spain and Hispanic identity."