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Pope Leo XIV presided over Madrid's Corpus Christi Mass in Plaza de Cibeles before about a million attendees, renewing a public faith tradition with a flower-carpet procession.
Floral carpets for the procession used more than 30,000 flowers, predominantly yellow and white like the Holy See flag, reflecting Spain's long-standing devotion traditions.
Leo XIV's homily linked the carpets to Spain's spiritual heritage, calling the act a profession of faith in the living presence of the risen Lord.

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Pope Leo XIV led a Corpus Christi Mass in Madrid, drawing massive crowds along Plaza de Cibeles.
More than 30,000 flowers were used to create half-kilometer carpets along the procession route.
Organizers estimated 1.2 million people attended Sunday’s Mass and procession.
The event followed the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day and featured a papal blessing and petal offerings.
Pope Leo XIV urged unity and discouraged polarization during the visit.
The procession routes featured elaborate floral carpets dating back two centuries.
The Floral carpets were arranged by a Galician florists association and valued as offerings to the Eucharist.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit marks Spain’s first papal trip in 15 years.
The pope's message linked devotion to faith with national unity and cultural heritage.
The Madrid event underscored Spain’s enduring religious traditions amid secular trends.

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