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Over 14,000 personnel to ensure security during the Pope's visit to Madrid

The security operation will be deployed between June 6 and 9, with mass events planned at key locations in the capital.

Generic image of Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid during a large-scale event.
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Generic image of Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid during a large-scale event.

More than 14,000 personnel will guarantee security during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid, scheduled between June 6 and 9, with mass events planned at various city locations.

The Government delegate in Madrid, Francisco Martín, announced that a total of 14,000 personnel, including the National Police, Civil Guard, and Municipal Police, will ensure security during Pope Leo XIV's visit to the capital. The visit will take place from June 6 to 9 and will include large-scale events at different venues.
The security deployment will involve approximately 9,700 National Police officers, around 625 from the Civil Guard, and about 4,000 members of the Madrid Municipal Police. The delegate expressed gratitude for the coordination efforts of the City Council in this operation.
The command and coordination center will be established at the National Police headquarters, bringing together representatives from various security forces and entities to manage potential risks associated with the event. Martín highlighted the complex international context and the risk of terrorist attacks or actions by extremist groups, given that Spain is currently at terror alert level 4.
The main events are scheduled to take place at the Plaza de Cibeles, where a mass is expected to draw nearly a million attendees, and a preceding vigil at the Plaza de Lima.
In parallel, approximately 80 public schools and institutes in the Community of Madrid will open their doors to host pilgrims and volunteers. According to the Minister of Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, Miguel Ángel García Martín, this measure will not affect academic activities, as the use of facilities will be limited from the afternoon of Friday, June 5, until Sunday, June 7. Accommodation will be restricted to areas such as courtyards and gymnasiums, and the number of educational centers may increase.
The Community of Madrid has offered up to 100 educational centers to the organizing committee. Additionally, accommodation spaces for pilgrims will be provided in both the capital and Madrid municipalities with over 50,000 inhabitants. The aim is to ensure the visit's success and project an image of "a welcoming region with Christian roots," according to the spokesperson for the regional government.

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