Of the 323 people attended, nine required hospital transfer, although none are in serious condition. The event gathered over 1.1 million faithful in Cibeles Square and its surroundings to hear the mass.
Additionally, Samur-Civil Protection attended to 15 pilgrims suffering from food poisoning while staying at a school, two of whom were also taken to the hospital.
To combat the high temperatures, Canal de Isabel II established over 160 water distribution points and two 'watertrucks' in Cibeles and Paseo de la Castellana. The Minister of the Interior, Carlos Novillo, highlighted the importance of this water resource during the papal visit.
The Community of Madrid also distributed 18,500 hats and fans at Metro de Madrid stations to protect travelers from the heat during the Pontiff's visit.
Furthermore, last-minute changes occurred in the popemobile's route. The Police informed the gathered faithful that the itinerary was being modified, causing the crowd to move in an orderly fashion to find new positions along Narváez street.
“"Suddenly, the Police announced that the route was changing and it would go towards Narváez. We had been waiting since 3:30 PM. But for the Pope, anything"
Attendees, prepared with hats, water sprayers, and sunscreen, showed their willingness to wait to see Pope Leo XIV, who traveled from the Apostolic Nunciature of Madrid towards the Movistar Arena for a meeting with the cultural world.
