Not only the spiritual dimension. This is how the pope's visit affects the country's economy, with millions of euros in the background.

The visit of Pope Leon XIV to Spain from June 6 to 12, 2026, had significant economic implications, generating an estimated 139.4 million euros in economic impact. The Spanish Bishops' Conference reported that this figure includes direct, indirect, and induced effects from participant spending and related business activities. Major contributions came from retail, restaurants, transportation, and accommodation, with Madrid seeing the highest economic benefit of 81.04 million euros from 2.02 million attendees. The total cost of organizing the visit was 29.32 million euros, funded by various sources including businesses, church institutions, and public administration.