Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona

Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that has made it the world's tallest church. It was completed after 144 years…

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Cover image: Vista de la Fachada del Nacimiento de la basílica de la Sagrada Familia, diseñada por el arquitecto catalán Antoni Gaudí, antes de la visita del Papa León XIV a Barcelona, España, el 8 de junio de 2026. REUTERS - Nacho Doce

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Issued on: 09/06/2026 - 16:01

Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona

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