The Sagrada Família is about to be inaugurated. Again. Pope Leo XIV is coming to Spain to bless its tallest tower. The ceremony will be held exactly 100 years after the death of legendary architect Antoni Gaudí. The question is whether Leo will give any clues as to whether and when Gaudí might become a saint.
WorldThe Sagrada Família is about to be inaugurated. Again. Pope Leo XIV is coming to Spain to bless the tallest tower of Barcelona's world-famous landmark. The ceremony will be held exactly 100 years after the death of legendary architect Antoni Gaudí. The question is whether Leo will give any clues about whether or when Gaudí might become a saint.
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SwedenThe white arch will be 76 meters high and adorned with a winged, gold Statue of Liberty and four golden lions. The White House has presented sketches and computer-rendered images of the triumphal arch that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to build in Washington, D.C.
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EntertainmentDuring Easter Mass at the Vatican, the Pope took the opportunity to poke fun at U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who, on several occasions during the war against Iran, has referred to Christianity as a moral compass.
WorldSweden fell heavily to China in the mixed curling at the Paralympics. Sweden still made it to the semifinals - thanks to Norway.
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