Madrid
Community of Madrid
First stop of the papal visit (6-8 June). Madrid will host the most institutional and ecclesial events: the meeting with the King and Queen at Zarzuela, the Corpus Christi Mass in Cibeles, the historic address to Congress and the Senate, and the diocesan gathering at the Bernabéu.
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Main events
- ✝Meeting with the King and Queen at Zarzuela Palace
- ✝Youth vigil at Plaza de Lima
- ✝Corpus Christi Mass at Plaza de Cibeles
- ✝Meeting with civil society at Movistar Arena
- ✝Historic address to Congress and Senate
- ✝Visit to the Almudena Cathedral
- ✝Diocesan gathering at Santiago Bernabéu
- ✝Visit to the CEDIA 24h shelter in Carabanchel
Programme in Madrid
Saturday 6 June
Arrival in Madrid
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace
Royal Palace of Madrid
Visit to the CEDIA 24 Hours social project
CEDIA 24h, Caritas Madrid · Carabanchel
Prayer vigil with young people
Plaza de Lima, Madrid
Sunday 7 June · Corpus Christi
Holy Mass of Corpus Christi and Eucharistic procession
Plaza de Cibeles
Private encounter with the Order of Saint Augustine
Madrid
«Weaving networks» encounter with civil society
Movistar Arena
Monday 8 June
Audience with the Prime Minister
Apostolic Nunciature
Address to the Spanish parliamentarians
Congress of Deputies
Meeting with the Spanish bishops
Headquarters of the Spanish Episcopal Conference
Marian prayer at the Almudena Cathedral
Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena
Encounter with the diocesan community at the Bernabéu
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Tuesday 9 June · Madrid–Barcelona
Encounter with the volunteers of the visit
IFEMA Madrid
Transfer to Barcelona
Madrid · El Prat Airport
Recitation of the Midday Hour at Barcelona Cathedral
Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia
Prayer vigil at the Olympic Stadium
Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Montjuïc
Weather forecast
🌡️ Previsión meteorológica en Madrid
Fuente: Open-MeteoLos pronósticos más allá de 7-10 días son indicativos. Consulta el día anterior para valores fiables.
Map of events in Madrid
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Practical information
How to get there
- ●Metro: lines 1-12 with extended hours
- ●Cercanías Renfe with special reinforcement
- ●AVE from Barcelona (2h30), Seville (2h30), Valencia (1h40)
- ●Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Accommodation
Book well in advance in the Centro, Chamartín and Castellana districts, close to the main events. Parishes and religious schools offered free accommodation (registration closed 17 April).
Tips
- ●Register at inscripciones.conelpapa.es to attend events
- ●Arrive several hours early for mass events
- ●Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes
- ●Check traffic restrictions at esmadrid.com
- ●10,000 volunteers needed — registration until 24 April
⚠️ Traffic closures
Heavy traffic is expected during the papal visit. Check the traffic closures by hour in your city.
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