The Bishop of the Diocese of the Canary Islands, José Mazuelos, has called on the Department of Education to declare the day of Pope Leo XIV's visit a non-school day. According to the bishop, holding classes would make it extremely difficult for the faithful to attend the events planned in the Gran Canarian capital.

Mazuelos emphasized the importance of mobility for the success of the papal visit, estimating a potential attendance of up to 50,000 people. He pointed out that releasing school transport buses is crucial to allow citizens from all over the island, including towns like Valsequillo and San Mateo, to travel to the capital.

The prelate argued that, out of "charity" and logistics, the buses are a "necessary infrastructure" to facilitate access to the stadium where the events will take place. In addition to mobilizing school transport, the bishop also advocated for promoting teleworking and facilitating the attendance of the faithful not only from Gran Canaria but also from the islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and La Graciosa.