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What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

  • Pope Leo XIV visits Spain June 6–12 (first papal trip in 15 years) and will even address the Spanish parliament, pressing for unity amid political polarization.
  • He’ll inaugurate the central spire of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona and mark the centenary of the architect’s death — a major moment for art and architecture.
  • The visit coincides with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s huge Madrid concerts, an amusing pop-culture contrast in the city.
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