Pope Leo XIV’s flight from Tenerife was grounded Tuesday due to an unspecified technical problem. The airline confirmed the issue, attributing it to strong winds and stating an immediate repair was impossible. Spanish King Felipe VI was present at the airport and boarded the aircraft to accompany the Pope to the VIP lounge while the situation is resolved. No further details regarding the nature of the technical fault have been released. The delay impacts the Pope’s travel schedule, though revised timings are currently unavailable. Authorities are working to address the problem and facilitate the Pope’s departure as soon as possible. The incident occurred as the Pope was preparing to depart from Tenerife.