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Bad Bunny Went From Conservative Lightning Rod to Vatican Insider—What Happened Behind Closed Doors?

Bad Bunny met Pope Leo XIV during his Madrid residency, sparking intrigue about their private discussions.

International Business Times UK

Jose Mourinho's first Real Madrid signing set to be Champions League winning midfielder

The Special One is looking to bolster his squad with the signing of a proven winner

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Real Madrid turn to Mourinho again in bid to end trophy drought with 3-year contract

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as head coach on a three-year contract, marking a sensational comeback to the Spanish club 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese veteran replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a second straight trophyless season and is charged with restoring Madrid’s dominance while managing a…

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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

MADRID - Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

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Pope’s Gesture While Greeting People Stuns, For Better Or Worse: “Not Immune To This”

“It’s nice that the pope wants to make the kids happy,” wrote one user.

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Madrid’s Nobu Hotel to open in September with three-storey restaurant from famed Japanese chef

Spain’s luxury hotel scene is set for a major addition this September with the grand opening of Nobu Hotel Madrid. Opening ahead of the Formula 1 weekend, the design-led stay promises skyline views, signature Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes and a prime location in the capital.

Euronews

Buying a home in Spain now requires over 8 years of full salary

House prices rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. The Balearic Islands and Madrid are where buying a home demands the greatest financial effort.

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Spain trapped in rental crisis: up to half of wages go on housing

An estate portal study shows the average wage share has risen 12 percentage points since 2019. Madrid and Catalonia, with 70% of pay, top the regional ranking.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV Blasts World 'Filled With Self-Interest and Profit' in Radical Call to Heal 'Ailing Humanity'

Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Madrid, urged Christians to act selflessly in a profit-driven world, emphasising the importance of integral human development and spiritual values over financial gain.

International Business Times UK

Bad Bunny, Pope meet in Madrid as Spanish tours overlap

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was granted a special visit with Pope Leo when the pair's Spanish tours overlapped in Madrid.

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Bad Bunny and The Pope Met in Madrid: All We Know

Two of the world's most influential figures from vastly different spheres crossed paths Monday night when Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny met privately with Pope Leo XIV at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Latin Times

Leo XIV and Bad Bunny meet at Bernabéu: faith and reggaeton cross paths in Madrid

After days of speculation that the Pontiff and the singer might cross paths while both were in Madrid, it has been confirmed that Leon XIV and Bad Bunny met on Monday after the “festival of faith” at the Bernabéu stadium.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican

BARCELONA - Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President

Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…

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The Independent UK

Pope Leo wades into Spain's culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV has stirred up cultural debates in Spain during his visit to Barcelona

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Reveal Limited Edition Jerseys After Pope Visit

Pope Leo XIV spoke at the Bernabéu on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid on Receiving End of Strong Michael Olise Warning

Florentino Pérez is reported to want the Frenchman as his next Galáctico.

France 24

Pope urges Spanish Church to adopt ‘culture of care’, reparations for sex abuse survivors

Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in their church for decades…

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The Guardian - UK

Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’

Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trends

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'scourge' of sexual abuse before meeting victims in Spain

Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was "still an open wound" for the Church.

Bangkok Post

Pope urges action on 'tragic drama' of migration

MADRID - Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the "tragic drama" of migration and said world peace was a "true global imperative" in an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV meets Antonio Banderas, watches flamenco performance in Madrid

Pope Leo XIV attended a cultural event in Madrid featuring performances, speeches and appearances by leading figures from the worlds of arts, culture and sport.

The Guardian - UK

More than 1 million join Pope Leo for outdoor mass in Madrid

Pontiff urges followers to dedicate themselves ‘to our brothers and sisters, to the poor, to those who suffer’

The Independent UK

Pope appears to mimic ‘6-7’ gesture during Madrid visit

Pope Leo XIV surprised the crowd by mimicking the viral ‘six-seven’ hand gesture while riding the popemobile in Madrid on Saturday (6 June).

Sports Illustrated

Jose Mourinho Identifies Real Madrid Transfer ‘Preference’ Already Wanted by Barcelona

Los Blancos require fresh blood in the team after another disastrous season.

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