Pope Leo XIV’s flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo XIV's return flight from Spain was grounded, leading King Felipe VI to offer his private jet for the pope's journey home.

• Pope Leo XIV's flight from Spain was grounded due to a technical issue
• King Felipe VI offered his private jet to transport the pope back to Rome
• The incident marked the first time in decades a papal flight required a plane change