Pope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo's return flight was grounded, leading Spain's king to offer a private jet for his travel, while Iberia arranged an alternative flight for others.

• Pope Leo's Iberia charter was grounded due to a technical issue
• Spain's King Felipe VI offered his private jet to transport Pope Leo and his delegation
• Iberia sent another plane to retrieve Vatican officials and journalists not on the private jet
• The incident occurred during Pope Leo's visit to Spain, which included a migration message and inauguration of a basilica tower