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Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV arrives in Barcelona
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV reached Barcelona on 9 June as thousands attended a prayer service at the cathedral and a ceremony at Sagrada Familia.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Thousands gathered for a prayer service and a landmark ceremony during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 12:38 PM ET
WHERE: Barcelona, Spain
WHY: The visit included scheduled prayer and landmark ceremonies at Barcelona's religious sites
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