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Spectacular opening of Sagrada Familia tower draws 120,000 people

Euronews · Jun 11, 2026, 8:30 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The pontiff blessed the new Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família in a ceremony attended by around 120,000 people, ending with a light and fireworks show.

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