Madrid experiences a historic day with the Pontiff's visit

The capital registers traffic disruptions and a massive influx of faithful at the scheduled religious events.

General view of Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid during a day of public events.
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General view of Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid during a day of public events.

The city of Madrid has experienced a day of intense activity this Saturday due to the visit of the Pontiff, which has gathered hundreds of thousands of people for various religious events.

Plaza de Cibeles has been the epicenter of the celebrations, hosting a massive mass for Corpus Christi. The event has caused significant restrictions on urban mobility, with traffic cuts affecting the Cibeles-Prado-Recoletos axis for much of the morning to ensure the safety of attendees.
The Comunidad de Madrid has joined the welcome by illuminating the facade of the Real Casa de Correos with yellow and white colors. Likewise, various institutional buildings have been decorated to mark the importance of this apostolic visit to the capital.
In addition to the events in the center, Plaza de Lima has served as a stage for a youth vigil that has seen massive participation. The organization of these events has required a significant logistical deployment, with the collaboration of local volunteers and various social entities.
In his social agenda, the Pontiff visited a center for vulnerable people managed by Cáritas, where he held a meeting with young migrants. The day also included parallel cultural activities, such as concerts and theatrical performances, which have completed a day of intense social activity in the city.