The Sagrada Familia's Jesus Tower was inaugurated with artistic lighting by Fundación Endesa, marking a milestone towards completion and making it the world's tallest basilica at 172.5 meters. The LED technology offers energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions.
Pope Leo XIV blessed the Jesus Tower of the Sagrada Família, making it the tallest church in Christendom. The event, coinciding with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, drew global media attention for both the papal visit and the architectural feat, while also highlighting local concerns about mass tourism and its impact on Barcelona.
Pope Francis led a commemorative mass in Barcelona to celebrate the completion of the Jesus Christ Tower at the Sagrada Familia. The event also marked the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The tower's completion brings the iconic basilica closer to its projected finish in the mid-2030s.
Pope Francis blessed the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, marking the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The event celebrated Gaudí's beatification process and the completion of the Jesus Christ Tower, making it the tallest church globally.
