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10 of the most powerful moments of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain

From packed squares and emotional encounters with the faithful to emphatic calls for peace, unity, and evangelization, Pope
Inauguration Ceremony of the tallest church tower in the world: the Tower of Jesus Christ at Sagrada Familia. Credit: Vatican Media (Pope Leo), Daniel Ibanez for EWTN News (Basilica)

Pope Leo XIV Completes Gaudí’s Vision, Encourages Monastic Silence, and Welcomes Young Peacebuilders

From Spain to the Vatican, this week brought significant moments in the ministry of Pope Leo XIV, including

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV holds prayer vigil, visits prison, says Mass at historic basilica in Barcelona

The Holy Father will next visit the Canary Islands before wrapping up his seven-day visit to Spain. Pope

Pope Leo XIV prayed with this young man’s rosary in Barcelona — and gave it back

“We went without expecting anything, and we came back with the greatest gift we could have received,” Sergi

A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream

The Sagrada Familia Basilicaʼs spectacular central spire is crowned by a white cross that makes it the tallest

‘I’m still on cloud nine,’ says pilot who shared cockpit with Pope Leo XIV

Ángeles Hernández had the experience of a lifetime as she served as the co-pilot on the flight taking

Peruvian boy whose family struggles to make ends meet asks pope why bad things happen

In Barcelona’s Raval — a lively neighborhood where more than half the population is of migrant origin —

Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she ‘guide us to Jesus’

After visiting a prison, Pope Leo headed to the Abbey of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona and nestled among

Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage

The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the

Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness

In Barcelona on Tuesday evening, ​​Pope Leo XIV addressed the concerns of three young people who shared their

Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona calls Catholics to be martyrs of unity

After an exuberant welcome in the Catalan capital, the pope prayed midday prayer in Barcelona’s cathedral and urged

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona

The Holy Father has met with Catholic and civic leaders in Spain and addressed its Parliament while celebrating
Interior of Sagrada Familia. Design made in Canva by Jacob Stein.

As Pope Leo XIV Visits the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s Vision Continues to Transform Lives

On June 10, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass in Barcelona’s Basilica of the Sagrada Família and

Antoni Gaudí: A model of holiness and dialogue for Spain

Before Pope Leo’s visit to Barcelona, an architect and a priest discuss Antoni Gaudíʼs holiness and skill, which

Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and the Canary Islands are likely

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