The news, distilled into what matters.
A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
- Pulitzer-winning photographer Emilio Morenatti captured a touching moment as Pope Leo XIV held hands and smiled with 7-year-old Joaquim at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família.
- Morenatti’s post on X went viral, sparking an online search that even drew help from the local church and media.
- Joaquim’s parents tracked Morenatti down (with help from ChatGPT), will receive a printed copy and call the encounter a miracle.
Read full article
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.