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Pope Leo XIV’s flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was delayed due to a technical issue, prompting King Felipe VI to offer his private jet as an alternative. The pope and his delegation boarded the Falcon jet over three hours late, while Iberia arranged another plane for remaining passengers. This marked an unusual disruption during Leo's trip to Spain.
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