Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
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Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
Pope Leo XIV witnessed a spectacular light and drone show at Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death and the inauguration of its final spire.
Pope Leo XIV honored Barcelona’s most sacred monuments, including the Sagrada Família Basilica, on the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, during a Mass attended by Spanish royals and dignitaries.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death and inaugurating its final spire, making it the world's tallest church.
Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, making it the world's tallest church, during a Mass attended by Spanish royals and dignitaries.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death and inaugurating its final spire, making it the world's tallest church.
Pope Leo XIV blessed the recently completed central tower of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família church, making it the world's tallest church, during a ceremony attended by Spanish royals and dignitaries.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death and inaugurating its final spire, making it the world's tallest church.
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