Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church

No Comment Video. Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11/06/2026 - 8:42 GMT+2 Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Familia’s new tower in Barcelona, now the world’s tallest church, in a mass marking 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death. The ceremony formed the centrepiece of the pontiff's week-long visit to Spain and attracted tens of thousands of worshippers to the streets surrounding the basilica. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez attended the event, highlighting its national significance. Before the Mass, the pope paid tribute to architect Antoni Gaudí at his tomb in the basilica's crypt. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The celebration also commemorated the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death in 1926. Designed more than a century ago, the Sagrada Familia remains one of Europe's most recognised religious and architectural landmarks. Following the service, crowds gathered outside as the basilica was illuminated and fireworks lit up the Barcelona skyline. A drone display created a portrait of Gaudí above the monument, linking the architect's legacy to the latest stage of the project's development. The event reinforced Barcelona's position as a leading destination for religious tourism and international cultural events. Barcelona Sagrada Familia Pope Leo XIV Antoni Gaudi Spain Religion Top stories Now playing Next Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church Now playing Next Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast Now playing Next ‘Amaterasu’ performance marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations in Brussels Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US and Iran trade fresh strikes in second day of tit-for-tat attacks Now playing Next World Cup: Has Trump already ruined the vibes? MEPs debate in The Ring Now playing Next Somalia's World Cup referee returns home to hero's welcome after US entry denial Now playing Next Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe? Now playing Next Tehran fires missiles at three countries after US strikes on Iran Now playing Next Police in Northern Ireland arrest man after violent Belfast stabbing Now playing Next Airbus-led group proposes fighter jet alternative after FCAS collapse Now playing Next ‘Act without delay’: Brussels warns Albania over Trump-linked resort Now playing Next Europe Today: EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off Now playing Next Trump says 'I love the inflation,' claims US taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil Now playing Next 'We have already given enough': Bulgaria's PM says weapons supplies to Ukraine will end Now playing Next Long-term fertiliser solutions needed to avoid EU food shortages, EU Agriculture Commissioner says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility No Comment UK: Belfast violence leaves homes burnt and families displaced No Comment Netherlands: Marktweg in The Hague becomes iconic orange street for World Cup fever No Comment Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Disclosure Day' - Close Encounters Of The Fourth Kind? Earth News Countries pledge €3.4bn for climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security Europe News Kyiv hit Russian military plant using Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile, Zelenskyy says Europe News Five EU countries push tougher safeguards for future members to avoid Orbán repeat Iran US launches fresh strikes on 'multiple targets' in Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' Focus Baku Energy Week highlights a new era of energy connectivity and cooperation Voices from Central Asia Launched from Baikonur to stardom: the opera singer reaching Europe's biggest stages Focus UzNIF's international IPO shifts focus from fundraising to corporate governance ADVERTISEMENT Sport Subway station in Mexico City goes viral over chandeliers Philippines Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake Somalia Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan receives warm welcome home after being denied entry to US Euronews Tech Talks How AI and satellites can help protect our oceans | Euronews Tech Talks The Cube Fake article claims Mbappé made sexual harassment allegations against Macron Europe Today Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what's at stake at the EU-Korea Summit Europe in Motion Amid outcry against France's courts, who has the most and fewest judges in the EU? EU.XL EU migration rules kick in, but enforcement is already in doubt ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT