Pope Leo to inaugurate Sagrada Familia's central tower in June Spain visit
The Vatican has revealed that Pope Leo will commence a week-long visit to Spain from June 6-12, during which he will officially open the central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica. His journey will start in Madrid, where he is scheduled to meet with government officials, parliament members, and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Additionally, he will hold a prayer vigil with youth to commemorate Pope Benedict XVI's 2011 World Youth Day. On June 10 in Barcelona, Leo will celebrate Mass and honor the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's passing, as well as inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ, which achieved its full height of 172.5 meters in February. He will also visit a migrant reception center in the Canary Islands. Despite the tower's completion, the Sagrada Familia remains unfinished.
Key facts
- Pope Leo will visit Spain from June 6-12.
- He will inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at Sagrada Familia.
- The visit marks the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi's death on June 10.
- The tower reaches 172.5 meters (566 feet), the basilica's maximum height.
- Leo will meet King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in Madrid.
- A prayer vigil will commemorate Pope Benedict XVI's 2011 visit.
- He will also visit a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands.
- The Sagrada Familia is still under construction.
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudi
Institutions
- Vatican
- Sagrada Familia
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Madrid
- Canary Islands