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Pope Leo XIV blesses a child as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month. The Vatican says his June 6-12 trip will include stops in Madrid and the Canary Islands. Leo will meet with government officials and the royal family in Madrd. He will also lead a prayer vigil with young people. Leo will mark the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni GaudÃ’s death by celebrating Mass at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. He will also inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ. The pope will also visit a migrant reception center in the Canary Islands to highlight his commitment to migrant rights.
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