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Which countries have never received a papal visit?
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (464+ words) While following in the footsteps of St. Augustine, the former bishop of Hippo, on April 13, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will become the first pontiff to step foot on Algerian soil. However, Africa's largest country isn't an isolated case. Out of the…...
Spiritual son of Padre Pio is now known as "venerable"
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (443+ words) St. Padre Pio had a profound effect upon many people during his lifetime and developed friendships with a variety of lay men and women who would go to San Giovanni Rotundo for spiritual direction with the future saint. Giuseppe Castagnetti…...
Antonio Banderas on the meaning of Holy Week
1+ week, 6+ day ago (512+ words) JORGE GUERRERO | JORGE GUERRERO There is something quietly disarming -- and inspiring -- about seeing Antonio Banderas step away from the world that made him famous. For most of the year, his life unfolds between film sets, premieres, and international recognition. And…...
Architect working on Sagrada Familia: t's a dream come true
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1378+ words) Alejandro Seoane, senior technical architect at the Sagrada Familia Alejandro Seoane has worked as an architect at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, for 13 years. Today, he plays a key role in the basilica's development. Since joining the technical office…...
Statue made for the Sagrada Familia "welcomes the world"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (452+ words) Sculptor B'atrice Bizot finalizes her Saint Roch for the Sagrada Familia B'atrice Bizot, 60, has lived in Catalonia for over 20 years. In early 2026, she completed her statue of St. Roch which will soon adorn the north facade's chapel at the Sagrada…...
The many hands behind Sagrada Fam'lia, following a saint
2+ week, 5+ day ago (529+ words) It is often described as the work of one man. In reality, the Sagrada Fam'lia is the result of a vast, ongoing collaboration that spans generations. Since construction began in 1882, dozens of architects and hundreds " likely thousands " of artists and…...
Why Sagrada Fam'lia may never be finished
2+ week, 6+ day ago (743+ words) For well over a century, the Sagrada Fam'lia has stood in Barcelona as both a marvel and a question mark. Visitors arrive expecting to see an unfinished church; what they encounter instead is something stranger and more compelling: A work…...
Biggest LEGO ever will be a Catholic church?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (208+ words) fot. Olena Znak / Shutterstock We've been closely following the final stages of the completion of Antoni Gaud's glorious Basilica of the Holy Family (La Sagrada Familia) in Barcelona, Spain. Just one week ago, Aleteia's Daniel Esparza heralded the removal of…...
King of Spain warmly welcomed by canons of Saint Mary Major
3+ week, 1+ day ago (678+ words) Tiziana FABI / AFP King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia attend a ceremony at the Basilica of St. Mary Major where King Felipe will receive the honorary title of protodeacon of the Basilica, in Rome on March 20, 2026. Lenten campaign…...
Incredible to see: Cross finally appears on Sagrada Fam'lia
3+ week, 6+ day ago (440+ words) JOSEP LAGO | JOSEP LAGO Lenten campaign 2026 This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation and enable us to continue to reach millions of readers. Barcelona woke recently to a subtle but powerful…...