Madrid shelter prepares for Papal visit

Away from the bustling city centre of Madrid, a homeless shelter in the quieter Lucero district is busy making preparations for a special visitor this weekend. Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Cedia 24 Horas, run by the Spanish Catholic Charity Cáritas Madrid, during his visit to the country which begins on Saturday.

Open 24 hours a day, the centre offers a place to sleep for those in need, as well as social guidance, psychological support…