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Pope Leo XIV's Historic First Visit to Spain: Seven Days Across Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canaries

From a 1.6-million-strong Corpus Christi Mass and a first-ever papal address to parliament to the Sagrada Família's tallest tower and an engine failure that grounded his plane — a recap of every key moment

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Pope Leo XIV Blesses the Sagrada Família's Tallest Tower on the Centenary of Gaudí's Death

With 9,000 inside the basilica and 130,000 outside, the Pope consecrated the Tower of Jesus Christ — now the world's tallest church. A light show with drones drew Gaudí's portrait above his masterpiece

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The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

As Spain secularises at record speed, a new "cool Catholicism" led by influencers and pop stars like Rosalía is reinventing ancient traditions for the Gen Z era

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A Papal Visit Powered by Patrons: How Spain is Funding Pope Leo XIV’s Grand Tour

A €1 million donation grants the ultimate access: a private audience with Pope Leo XIV and entry to exclusive, closed-door events at the Vatican