The city of Barcelona will transform into a global media hub during the visit of Pope Leo XIV on June 9th and 10th. More than 1,600 journalists from around thirty countries are expected to cover the event for media outlets worldwide. The areas surrounding the Sagrada Familia will serve as a major hub for international press.
While journalists will be on the move, following the pontiff's every step, two fixed working points have been established: the block interior at Carrer de Mallorca, 424, and Pavilion 1 at the Fira de Barcelona exhibition center in Montjuïc. These locations will function as press centers.
The Montjuïc pavilion, spanning 14,000 m², can accommodate 500 journalists simultaneously, offering network connectivity and power supply. A total of 3,000 professionals are anticipated to use this center between June 8th and 11th. The venue will feature a giant screen and simultaneous translation services to ensure journalists don't miss any detail of the papal visit.
“"The interest from our country in this visit is immense, both because Argentina has a large Christian community and because Leo XIV worked in Latin America for many years."
According to Abril Rea, correspondent for Canal 26 in Barcelona, there is significant interest in the visit from Argentina. This stems not only from the substantial Christian community in the South American country and the pontiff's ties to Latin America but also from anticipation regarding the Pope's statements on migration and political issues, particularly in the context of current global conflicts.
