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Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight
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Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.
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