Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit Pope Leo XIV has described Barcelona's Sagrada Família as a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" as he inaugurated its newest - and tallest - tower. The giant Tower of Jesus Christ, completed in February, has brought the church to a soaring height of 172.5m (566ft) - cementing it as the tallest church in the world. His visit to the iconic basilica also marks 100 years since the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudí. Among those attending the service were Spanish royals King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, as well as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The pope's week-long visit to Spain, which began on Saturday, is the first by a pope in some 15 years. 8 minutes ago Pope Leo XIV Spain Barcelona Catholicism Roman Catholic Church Religion Share Save Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Europe Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final. Europe 'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say. Europe 'Time for a lie-in' after FTD Brothers finish Irish marathon challenge Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin. Europe Watch: Brothers complete 33 marathons in 33 days Jordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre. Europe Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May. Europe Blaze tears through Donegal warehouse Almost 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms, a family-run business in Donegal Town. Europe Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy Europe 'Why was this young life taken away?': Protests after Dublin city death Hundreds of people gathered to remember Yves Sakila, who died after an incident in Dublin city centre Europe Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato. Europe Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. Europe Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision. Europe Watch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strike Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since th