Real Madrid names Pope Leo XIV honorary member

Real Madrid has bestowed its highest honor, naming Pope Leo XIV an honorary member of the club. The decision by the club's board, led by President Florentino Pérez, recognizes the Pope as a "universal figure" who champions peace, solidarity, and justice worldwide.

The club expressed admiration for the pontiff, whose recent visit to Madrid included a stop at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium on June 8. Real Madrid described the visit as an "honor" and one of the most emotional moments in the club's history.

In parallel, Florentino Pérez secured his re-election as Real Madrid president, with his term now extended until 2030. This marks Pérez's eighth mandate leading the club. His directorial board includes vice presidents Eduardo Fernández de Blas, Pedro López Jiménez, Enrique Sánchez González, and Enrique Pérez Rodríguez, with José Luis del Valle Pérez serving as secretary.

Pérez has a long history with Real Madrid, having previously served as president from July 2000 to February 2006 and again from May 2009 to the present. During his tenures, the club has achieved remarkable success, accumulating a total of 66 titles across both its football and basketball sections.