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Pope Leo XIV's Photo with Boy Sparks Search and Story of Faith

12 June 2026 10:10

A photo of Pope Leo XIV with a 7-year-old boy at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona went viral, sparking a search for the family. The photographer, Emilio Morenatti, captured the moment and sought to give them a print.

The family, who prayed to Antoni Gaudí for tickets, saw it as a miracle. They connected via Instagram and will hang the photo in their home.

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