Pope Leo Forced Off Iberia A320 As Engine Won’t Start, Flies Spanish King’s Jet Home

An unusual incident took place in Tenerife on Friday after Pope Leo XIV was forced to disembark from his Iberia Airbus A320 due to an engine technical issue. The Pope and his delegation had fully boarded when the captain announced that one of the engines would not start, reportedly due to strong winds at Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN).