Pope's Spain Visit Generates €140M Economic Impact, EY Report Says

An EY report estimates the Pope's 2026 apostolic journey to Spain generated nearly €140 million in economic impact, with organizational costs of €29.3 million and 2.31 million attendees across Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. The figure is an estimate from a consulting firm, not official data, and its methodology is undisclosed. The visit's economic significance is notable for the regions involved but does not signal a major shift in national economic trends.