The decision on whether to suspend classes in Gran Canaria and Tenerife for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to the islands remains pending. The primary reason for considering this measure would be to ensure safety and facilitate travel during the event.
The Minister of Education, Poli Suárez, indicated on Wednesday that a resolution will be made soon. A key meeting is scheduled for this Thursday with the Government Delegation, the bishoprics, and the institutions involved in organizing the papal trip. However, Suárez cautioned that the final decision has not yet been made and it is not guaranteed to be adopted on that date.
“"We want to provide a response as soon as possible. There are many requests for class suspension, and also many against it. We are working to make a rigorous, serious, and prudent decision."
Given the diversity of opinions, the newspaper CANARIAS7 has launched a survey among its readers to gauge their views on the advisability of suspending the school day for the pontiff's visit.
