"Barcelona's Sagrada Familia believes it is "very likely" that Pope León XIV will travel to the city on June 10 to inaugurate and bless the new Tower of Jesus Christ, a ceremony marking 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The basilica is preparing to unveil the 172.5-metre tower - the tallest part of the church - on the anniversary of Gaudí's death in 1926, and church officials say the pontiff's presence would give the occasion global religious significance."
"Xavier Martínez, director general of the Sagrada Familia, told EFE that "everything indicates" the Holy Father intends to visit Barcelona and inaugurate and bless the Tower of Jesus. However, he stressed that official confirmation from the Holy See is still pending. "We are waiting for the Vatican to make a formal announcement so that we can count on his presence," Martínez said, noting that preparations for a papal visit must be arranged months in advance."
The Sagrada Familia plans an inauguration and blessing of the new Tower of Jesus on 10 June to mark 100 years since Antoni Gaudí's death. The tower will reach 172.5 metres and will be the tallest part of the church. Basilica officials say a papal presence would give the event global religious significance. The Vatican has not yet formally confirmed the pontiff's attendance. Xavier Martínez, the basilica's director general, described the pope's presence as very probable but stressed that official confirmation is pending and that preparations require months. Discussions have been ongoing and regional leaders have engaged the pontiff.
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