After an anticipation marked by emotion and the traditional rhythms of chácaras and Canarian drums, Pope Leo XIV made his entrance at the port area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Pontiff's arrival, which occurred about an hour late, concluded his visit to Spain with a Eucharist.
The thousands of attendees, who had traveled from various parts of the Canary Islands, maintained a hushed silence in the moments before the Holy Father's arrival, breaking the anticipation with a unanimous shout upon confirming his presence. The crowd erupted in applause and cheers, creating an emotional scene for the farewell.
Yes, yes, yes, the Pope is here now
The ceremony took place in a port transformed into an open-air temple, merging Canarian tradition, collective faith, and the emotion of those present into a significant moment to bid farewell to the Pope.
