Key facts
- Pope Francis met with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium.
- The Vatican confirmed the private meeting.
- Pope Francis has previously criticized President Trump's immigration policies and the Iran war.
- Bad Bunny has also criticized President Trump's policies and supported Kamala Harris.
Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening. The Vatican confirmed the meeting, noting that Pope Francis has previously drawn criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump for his stance on the Iran war. The Pope is on a week-long tour of Spain, where he has warned of a global "profound crisis" due to escalating conflicts. Bad Bunny, whose given name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, has also been outspoken in his criticism of Trump's anti-immigration policies and supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. Trump had previously called Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance "absolutely terrible" and "an affront to the Greatness of America."