Pope Leo to Sanctify Sagrada Familia’s Final Tower, Establishing World’s Tallest Church

Pope Leo arrived in Barcelona on June 9 to celebrate Mass at the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the newly completed tower, a milestone that officially makes the landmark the tallest church in the world. This completion comes after 144 years of continuous construction. The pontiff’s visit further commemorates the centenary of the death of the basilica’s visionary architect, Antoni Gaudi. FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson reports from Barcelona on the enduring legacy of one of history’s most renowned architects.

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