Spanish media extensively covered Pope León XIV's first day after his historic election as the first American pontiff. Morning reports detailed his Spanish-speaking abilities, Spanish heritage through his mother Mildred, and progressive views on women in the Church. By midday, coverage shifted to his first mass at the Sistine Chapel where he called for continuing Francis's mission while warning against "practical atheism" and the prioritization of "money, power and pleasure."
New details emerged about the conclave, with reports that Cardinal Parolin stepped aside to clear Prevost's path to papacy, and that León XIV once had doubts about his vocation, considering marriage and family life.
In domestic politics, Brussels threatened €95 billion in tariffs against the US in response to Trump's trade policies, while Spain's PP joined Trump's allies in voting against the government's tariff protection plan. The prosecutor's office appealed the government delegate's indictment in the Begoña Gómez case.
