Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on June 10, 2026.

The entities involved

• Canary Islands →

  autonomous community of Spain, and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean

  • West Africa has become a major hub sending cocaine to Europe, utilizing high-speed boats near the Canary Islands.Mon 17:22
  • Leo XIV concluded his tour in the Canary Islands after warning against the exploitation of desperate migrants in Africa.Mon 14:02
• Leo XIV →

  267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

  • Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Mon 17:27
  • Pope Leo XIV visited France, meeting President Macron and raising concerns about wars in the Middle East and Europe.Mon 16:27
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
• Africa →

  continent

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37

Related events

• Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona for the centenary celebrations.Jun 11
• Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona and the Canary Islands included addressing foreign legislatures and comparing turnout to Benedict XVI's 2011 visit.Jun 10
• Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for a series of events, including influencing educational policy on the ground.Wed 20:17
• Brits are planning to visit Canary Islands.Sep 17
• Pope Leo XIV traveled to Spain to address the nation on June 6, 2026.Jun 9