A very short visit…
But an intense one.
The Date
🗓 Friday, June 12, 2026
The Pope’s final stop during his trip to Spain will be Tenerife.
And the schedule is packed.
The Focus of the Visit
Migration sits right at the centre of the Canary Islands leg of the journey.
Much of the programme in Tenerife revolves around:
- Migrant reception centres
- Social organisations
- Meetings with communities linked to integration work
The Main Stops in Tenerife
✈️ 09:10 – Arrival at Tenerife North Airport
Assuming the usual Los Rodeos fog behaves itself…
📍 Las Raíces
🕤 09:30
The Pope will meet migrants at the reception centre in Las Raíces.
📍 Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna
🕙 10:10
Around 1,500 people are expected for a gathering focused on migration and integration projects.
Representatives from:
- Cáritas Tenerife
- Fundación Buen Samaritano
- La Restinga migrant centre
- Don Bosco projects
Will all take part.
Through the Streets of La Laguna
🕥 10:50
León XIV will travel through Calle Viana in a small vehicle, where elderly residents and people with illnesses are expected to line the route.
He’ll then stop briefly at the Bishop’s residence in San Agustín.
Papamóvil Through Santa Cruz
🕦 11:45
The Pope then heads to Santa Cruz, travelling through several central streets including:
- Plaza Weyler
- Méndez Núñez
- Plaza de España
- Avenida de Anaga
Before arriving at the port.
Final Mass at the Port
⛪ 12:15
The closing mass of the Pope’s Spain visit will take place in the port area of Santa Cruz.
Departure
✈️ 15:00
León XIV departs Tenerife back to Rome after just six hours on the island.
Worth Knowing
For such a short visit…
There’s a huge amount happening.
And judging by preparations already underway, La Laguna and Santa Cruz are expecting massive crowds.