Barcelona Awaits Historic Dedication of Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus | Shalom World News
A century after the death of visionary architect Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família is preparing for a historic milestone. On June 10, 2026, the basilica will inaugurate the towering four-armed cross atop the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ, officially making it the tallest church in the world at 172.5 meters. The ceremony, marking exactly 100 years since Gaudí’s death, will be presided over by Pope Leo XIV during his apostolic visit to Spain. Thousands of pilgrims, clergy members, and tourists are expected to gather for the occasion. Construction of the Sagrada Família began in 1882, and Gaudí dedicated the final years of his life entirely to the basilica before his death in 1926. Blending Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, the unfinished masterpiece has become one of the world’s most recognized symbols of faith, architecture, and perseverance.