Bad Bunny Meets Pope Leo at Bernabeu in Madrid; Vatican Releases No Photos
Historic Meeting at Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium
BARCELONA, June 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday, adding that it did not expect to release any photos of the meeting.
Details of the Encounter
According to a Vatican statement, the pope met the reggaeton sensation, whose album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" (I Should Have Taken More Pictures) won Album of the Year at this year's Grammys, with his family and other people. He offered them a short greeting before leaving the stadium, it added.
Pope Leo's Tour and Political Stance
Leo, who drew the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year after criticising the Iran war, is on a week-long tour of Spain, where he has warned that escalating conflicts have pushed the world into "profound crisis".
Shared Criticism of Trump
Coincidentally, triggering Trump's anger is something the pope and Bad Bunny, whose given name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, have in common.
Bad Bunny's Political Activism and Cultural Impact
The singer has been outspoken in his criticism of Trump's hardline anti-immigration policies and supported former Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, in the 2024 presidential race.
Super Bowl Performance and Reaction
Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in February, bringing Spanish language and reggaeton rhythms to the annual U.S. football spectacle. Trump called the show "absolutely terrible" and "an affront to the Greatness of America".
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee, writing by Andrei Khalip, Editing by Alex Richardson)
