Pope Leo XIV used a basilica in Barcelona for an apostolic journey, culminating in his baptism.

The entities involved

• Leo XIV →

  267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

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• Barcelona →

  city in Catalonia, Spain

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• Catholic Church →

  largest Christian Church, made up of 24 autonomous Churches in communion with the Pope, part of the Latin Church aka Latin Christianity aka western Christianity

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Related events

• Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona for the centenary celebrations.Jun 11
• Pope Leo XIV traveled to Spain to address the nation on June 6, 2026.Jun 9
• Pope Leo XIV is visiting Metz for an apostolic journey.Jun 30
• Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for a series of events, including influencing educational policy on the ground.Sep 23
• The papal journey was facilitated by Air France international flights and involved leading a massive pilgrimage to France.Sun 14:55