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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Notable Quotes
"Barcelona's Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of 'stones, colours and light.'"
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"the path of mercy, reconciliation, truth and gentleness"
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"architectural masterpiece"
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"cannot believe in Jesus and promote war"
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"We are all the living stones of this edifice."
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"sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain"
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"this basilica is a work in progress, which reminds us that the path that Christ has shown us is a journey that never ends."
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"Nous sommes tous les pierres vivantes de cette œuvre."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"Son imperfection n’est pas un défaut."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of stones, colours and light."
— León XIV , Other
Key People
Antoni Gaudí was a renowned Catalan architect known for his unique and innovative designs, particularly for the Sagrada Familia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
King Felipe VI is the current King of Spain.
Gijs Van Hensbergen is a biographer of Antoni Gaudí.
James Douet is an industrial historian.
Josep Maria Turull is the rector of the basilica of Sagrada Família.
Juan José Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona.
King Felipe VI is the current King of Spain.
León XIV is the Pope and a religious leader of the Catholic Church.
Letizia is the Queen of Spain, married to King Felipe VI.
Queen Letizia is the consort of King Felipe VI of Spain.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Pope Benedict XVI is a former pope who consecrated the Sagrada Família in 2010.
Pope Benoît XVI was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church before Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Queen Letizia is the queen consort of Spain.
Salvador Illa is the Catalan president.
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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 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.
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.
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