The Board of Directors of Real Madrid CF, meeting this Thursday under the chairmanship of Florentino Pérez, agreed to name Pope Leo XIV an honorary member of the club.
“In this way, Real Madrid demonstrates its admiration and recognition of a global figure who represents billions of people and promotes peace, solidarity, and justice throughout the world,” the official statement reads.
“His visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on June 8, 2026, was an honor for Real Madrid and will forever remain one of the most moving moments in our history,” it adds.
