Before France: Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to Gaudí’s Sagrada Família | EWTN Vatican

Pope Leo XIV is in France for his historic Apostolic Journey — but just months earlier, another papal visit marked a defining moment for one of Europe’s most extraordinary churches. Travel back to Barcelona for Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to the Sagrada Família and the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the highest point of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. In this EWTN News documentary, discover the faith behind Gaudí’s architecture, enter the crypt where the architect is buried, and hear from those who have dedicated their lives to completing his vision. The documentary also recounts the moving encounter between Pope Leo XIV and 13-year-old Valentina, explores the symbolism of the basilica’s facades and stained glass, and goes behind the scenes with the architects overseeing the final stages of construction. The papal visit culminated in the blessing and illumination of the Tower of Jesus Christ, followed by an extraordinary light, music and drone display over Barcelona — exactly 100 years after Gaudí’s death. As Pope Leo XIV continues his travels in France, revisit another historic chapter of his pontificate and discover why the Sagrada Família is far more than an architectural masterpiece: it is a monumental profession of Christian faith. Chapters 00:00 Gaudí’s words light up the Barcelona sky 01:07 Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Sagrada Família 01:54 Valentina shows the Pope Gaudí’s Tower of Jesus Christ 03:40 The final days and death of Antoni Gaudí 05:56 Pope Leo XIV prays at Gaudí’s tomb 06:25 Inside the Sagrada Família crypt 09:01 Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Gaudí’s masterpiece 09:44 Pope Leo: The Sagrada Família is a “school of faith” 11:07 The secrets of the Sagrada Família’s stained glass 13:52 Nearly 150 years of construction 14:38 The Christian symbolism hidden in Gaudí’s architecture 16:25 The Tower of Jesus Christ and Gaudí’s final vision 18:40 Pope Leo XIV blesses the Tower of Jesus Christ 20:06 The spectacular Sagrada Família light show 24:45 Gaudí’s dream is illuminated over Barcelona 👉🏻 Sign up for our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/ewtnvatican 👥 Follow us on our social networks: Instagram:   / ewtnvatican   Twitter:   / ewtnvatican   Facebook:   / ewtnvatican