Watch: Thousands fill Barcelona streets for Pope Leo visit
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona to celebrate the completion of the tallest tower of the Sagrada Família church, called the Tower of Jesus Christ, which now stands 172.5 meters high. His visit also marked 100 years since the death of the church’s architect, Antoni Gaudí, and Spanish leaders, including the King and Prime Minister, attended the event.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV called the Sagrada Família a masterpiece of “stones, colours and light.”
- The new Tower of Jesus Christ was finished in February and is the tallest church tower in the world at 172.5 meters (566 feet).
- The visit commemorated 100 years since Antoni Gaudí, the church’s architect, passed away.
- Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended the pope’s service.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was also present during the inauguration.
- Pope Leo XIV’s visit is the first papal visit to Spain in about 15 years.
- The pope’s trip to Spain is planned to last a week.
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