With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights - Reuters
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Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ, marking the basilica as the world's tallest church at 172.5 meters.
After 144 years, Barcelona's Sagrada Família reaches its full height of 172.5 meters, with Pope Leo XIV presiding over the inauguration ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV blesses the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ in Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, marking it as the world's tallest church at 172.5 meters.
Architect Carlota Casanova discusses Antoni Gaudí's innovative changes in the Sagrada Família, including altar placement and design, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit.
The Sagrada Família reaches 172.5 meters, marking a significant engineering milestone after over 140 years of construction.
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