PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona
Summary
Pope Leo XIV held a Mass at the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona to honor the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The pope praised the basilica as a symbol of unity and faith during his visit to Spain, which included stops at other important religious sites like Montserrat.Key Facts
- The Mass was held inside the Sagrada Familia, an unfinished church designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Pope Leo XIV called the basilica a "sign of unity and harmony" for Spain.
- Spanish King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez attended the event.
- Tens of thousands of people gathered around the basilica for the Mass and a light show.
- The basilica’s Tower of Jesus Christ was consecrated and is now the tallest church tower worldwide.
- The pope also visited Montserrat, a mountain monastery important to Catalonia’s Christian tradition.
- Montserrat is known for its Black Madonna statue and Europe's oldest boy’s choir.
- Montserrat abbey has faced recent investigations and reports related to clergy sexual abuse cases.
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