Pope Leo XIV embarked on his first major European trip with his June 6-12 visit to Spain, themed “Lift up your eyes.” One of the highlights of the papal visit was his June 10 stop at the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona, where the world did just that as he inaugurated its 564-foot Tower of Jesus Christ. Here is a look at the fascinating history of the basilica that has become the tallest church in the world.

