Pope Leo met Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on June 8, 2026, during his week-long tour of Spain [1, 2, 3]. The meeting was brief and private, with the pope greeting Bad Bunny, his family, and others before leaving the stadium [1, 2, 3].
The Vatican confirmed the encounter on June 9 but stated it would not release any photos of the event [1, 3].
Bad Bunny recently won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys for his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" [1, 3]. The artist performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2026, which provoked criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump [1, 3].
Both Pope Leo and Bad Bunny have publicly clashed with Trump. The pope criticized Trump on matters related to the Iran war, while Bad Bunny opposed Trump’s immigration policies and his support in the 2024 U.S. election [1, 3]. During his visit to Spain, Pope Leo condemned the Iran war and warned that rising global conflicts have pushed the world into a "profound crisis" [1, 3].
The June 8 meeting at Bernabeu was one of the notable moments during Pope Leo’s visit. The Vatican's decision to withhold photos leaves many details of their discussion private [1, 3].
