Pope Leo XIV lightheartedly remarked on Saturday that he has a good idea of who would win the popular vote if young people were deciding between attending his appearance or a concert by Latin pop sensation Bad Bunny this weekend.
During the commencement of his weeklong visit to Spain, the Pope acknowledged the competition for attention in Madrid, where he shares the spotlight with the Puerto Rican superstar. He humorously suggested that many young Spaniards might prefer attending the concert of the Grammy-winning artist over seeing him.
“If they’re faced with the choice between seeing Bad Bunny or the Pope, I think many would opt for Bad Bunny,” Pope Leo quipped to journalists aboard the papal plane before landing.
He added with a chuckle, “But I believe there will still be some who choose to see the Pope. And that, in itself, speaks volumes.”
Pope Leo XIV’s jest about the potential preference of young people was met with smiles as he shared his thoughts with reporters, highlighting the cultural influence of Bad Bunny.
