3 chapters across the catalog
Pope Leo Visits Spain and Sagrada Familia Lighting
Pope Leo visited Spain, where he reportedly sat in the cockpit of his flight to Barcelona and communicated with fighter pilot escorts. The visit coincided with a massive light show at the Sagrada Familia, the architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí that has been under construction for over a century.
Catalonia Independence Movement, Sagrada Familia, Global Social Justice
Adam Curry compares the political climate of Catalonia to Texas, noting the lingering effects of the 2017 secession referendum. During a tour of the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Curry observes the global spread of social justice movements, including Black Lives Matter and trans activism. He reports that statues of Christopher Columbus are being removed in Spain and mentions ongoing debates regarding colonial reparations in the Netherlands and Suriname.
Defining Cathedrals and the Sagrada Familia Timeline
The hosts look up the technical definition of a cathedral, noting it must be the seat of a bishop. They compare the reconstruction timeline of Notre Dame to Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, which has been under construction for over a century. They express doubt regarding President Macron's five-year goal for rebuilding Notre Dame.
