All locations the Supreme Pontiff will visit in Gran Canaria, including the Cathedral of Santa Ana, the Pérez Galdós Theatre, and the stadium for the large public gathering, have been inspected and approved by the Vatican delegation. The bishop of the Diocese of Canarias, José Mazuelos, confirmed that there were no objections from the delegation, which includes protocol, security, and Swiss Guard personnel.
The inspection also covered the streets the Pope will travel in the popemobile and the bishop's own residence, where he will stay. Mazuelos expressed his excitement and emotion at the experience of showing his diocese to the highest leader of the Church, highlighting the widespread enthusiasm among the faithful and the public, who see the Pope as a moral reference.
The Pope's visit will carry the voice of Gran Canaria to the world
For his part, the president of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, emphasized that the visit will serve to project the island internationally as a place of encounter, peace, and solidarity. He highlighted the importance of defending social justice and human rights in a global context of challenges, and praised the Pope's stance on artificial intelligence and technofascism.
On the organizational front, Morales pointed out the challenge of ensuring safe and efficient mobility, as well as coordination among the various administrations to ensure the success of the papal visit to Spain.
