The meeting included the rector Clemente Lucena and bishops from across the region. The Pope expressed his anticipation for his official visit to Barcelona, scheduled for June 9th and 10th, as part of a larger seven-day trip to Spain.

On June 10th, the Pope is set to bless the Cross of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família. This event marks the anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the pontifical visit to the Catalan capital.