Sagrada Família expresses condolences for passing of Pope Francis - Sagrada Família expresses condolences for passing of Pope Francis

The Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família has expressed its sympathies for the passing of Pope Francis

The Holy Father had a very affectionate relationship with the Basilica. In December 2021, Pope Francis joined the central event to inaugurate the tower of the Virgin Mary on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. He did so by video just before the star was lit up for the first time.

After a Franciscan greeting, Pope Francis said, “today the star of the Tower of Mary shines for all of you! (...) Gaudí wanted this mystery to crown the portal of Faith, the first one he built (...) I join you in your prayers, presented at the feet of Mary like countless roses in this beautiful Basilica.”

In February 2024, the members of the Junta Constructora de la Basilica de la Sagrada Família visited the Pontiff at the Vatican, gifting him a miniature replica of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família. Pope Francis encouraged them to “welcome to the Basilica all pilgrims who approach, teach them through prayer to see the most iconic project of Servant of God Antoni Gaudí in its entirety.”

Rest in peace.

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