Madrid, May 6, 2026 (AFP) - Pope to hold Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia during Spain visit

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2026-05-06

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a Mass at Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica during his six-day visit to Spain next month, according to the itinerary of his trip published Wednesday by the Vatican. The mass will be held on June 10 on the 100th anniversary of the death of the basilica's architect, Antoni Gaudi, who was declared "venerable" by the Catholic Church in 2025 -- the first step on the path to sainthood. The event will mark the inaug......

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