POPE ENTERS COCKPIT MID-FLIGHT AND BLESSES FIGHTER JET PILOT OVER RADIO
Pope Leo XIV visited the cockpit during his Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona on Monday, greeted the crew, and blessed the Spanish Air Force pilot escorting the aircraft over the radio. Each sea
Pope Leo XIV visited the cockpit during his Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona on Monday, greeted the crew, and blessed the Spanish Air Force pilot escorting the aircraft over the radio.
Each seat on board featured headrest covers bearing the Vatican emblem. Music from the Augustinian choir of El Escorial played through the cabin. The fighter jet escort, the cockpit visit, the blessing over military radio, and the branded headrests suggest that papal travel has reached a production value previously reserved for product launches. The product, in this case, is faith.
The following exchange was reportedly picked up on the aviation frequency:
"Eagle One to Lion 14, we are ready to receive the benediction."
"Lion 14, copy that. Covering you with a blessing in six seconds."
"Roger."
Brothcast Journal was unable to independently verify the transcript. The Vatican declined to comment. The Spanish Air Force confirmed only that the pilot "felt spiritually covered."
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