According to BBC, Pope Leo held an open-air Mass in Madrid, Spain, drawing over 1.2 million people to the streets for the religious event. The Pope emphasized that “God stands with the poor” during his address and paid tribute to Spain’s religious traditions. The visit comes against a backdrop of shifting attitudes toward the Church in Spain, with conservatives increasingly distancing themselves from the institution. The Pope arrived at Plaza de Cibeles in his popemobile, waving to crowds along the way.