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Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona

Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.

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Pope Leo to celebrate mass at Barcelona's unfinished Sagrada Familia

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Família on Wednesday and bless its final tower, marking the completion of Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece and making it the tallest church in the world. The pontiff arrived in Spain at the weekend for a week-long visit focused on immigration and politics.

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Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

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Pope blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia’s Jesus Christ tower

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona and celebrated Mass inside what is now the world's tallest church. The pope's visit during a week-long trip to Spain coincided with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's death.

France 24

Pope Leo draws 40,000 at Barcelona vigil

The Pope has been greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of 40,000 as he spoke Spanish and Catalan during a prayer vigil at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium.

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Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

The Independent UK

Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of depression and warned…

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Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican

BARCELONA - Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

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Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona

Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.

Euronews

Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful

Pontiff appeals in Catalan for harmony on Barcelona leg of Spain tour after making football foes in city

The Guardian - UK

100 years after Gaudí's death, the Sagrada Família rises

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains one of the world's most influential architects and the creator of Barcelona's most iconic landmarks. In this special edition of arts24, Eve Jackson travels to the Catalan capital to explore the extraordinary legacy of the visionary behind the Sagrada Família, Park…

France 24

Rare tour reveals hidden treasures inside Barcelona's Sagrada Familia

A rare guided tour of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reveals hidden symbols, sacred relics and little-known details embedded within Antoni Gaudí’s world-famous basilica.

Euronews

Pope Leo wades into Spain's culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV has stirred up cultural debates in Spain during his visit to Barcelona

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Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

Euronews

A century without Gaudí: Barcelona honours the architect who turned the city into art

Gaudí shaped the landmarks that draw millions of tourists to Barcelona, yet his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família, will not be finished by 2026; Pope Leo XIV will be at the basilica on the centenary of his death.

Motorsport

George Russell must beat Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona to save F1 title hopes, says David Coulthard

David Coulthard has warned that George Russell must beat team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish GP to keep his championship hopes alive

International Business Times UK

Sagrada Família Hits Final Height As Tower Of Jesus Christ Nears Completion After 144 Years of Construction

The Sagrada Família reaches its final height after 144 years, but plans for the Glory Facade staircase spark fears among residents over possible demolitions in Barcelona.

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Injured Barcelona Star Returns to Club for Urgent Treatment Before World Cup Opener

With just one week to go, a nervous race against time begins.

Motorsport

Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull identified the cause of Verstappen’s retirement in Monaco and says it already planned to replace his power unit ahead of the Barcelona race

Autosport

Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen’s retirement, planned engine change after Monaco

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull identified the cause of Verstappen’s retirement in Monaco and says it already planned to replace his power unit ahead of the Barcelona race

Euronews

The world’s best cities for food have been revealed by Time Out – and four are in Europe

Based on a survey of more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities, this is the ultimate list for foodies looking for their next travel destination.

The Independent UK

Primavera Barcelona 2026 review: Whiff of disaster dissipates with the rain thanks to brilliant sets from Geese, Addison Rae and Big Thief

4/5 After a chaotic start caused by daunting weather conditions, Primavera rallies for a weekend of standout sets spanning every genre

France 24

Israeli paper: Trump is 'desperate for a deal with the devilish Tehran regime'

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 8: Papers discuss the latest exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel and analyse 100 days of war. In France, papers are covering the "failure" of the country's judicial system amid the Lyhanna affair. Finally, the completion of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia divides both tourists and…

The Guardian - UK

Tuchel relishes Rashford v Gordon in search for round pegs in round holes

The England coach’s squad is based on picking players in their right positions, setting up a series of one-on-one battles

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