Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

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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. ShareSaveWatch: Explosion at fireworks factory in MaltaTwo men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victoryNearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final. 'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by droneA Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say. 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