Pope Leo XIV has described Barcelona's Sagrada Família as a masterpiece of "stones, colours. light" as he inaugurated its newest - and tallest - tower.
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. 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.
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire. injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.
Jordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre.
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
Almost 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cherrymore Kitchens & Bedrooms, a family-run business in Donegal Town.
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
Hundreds of people gathered to remember Yves Sakila, who died after an incident in Dublin city centre
The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest. while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.
The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds. on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone. sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat. which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
One of the charity draw organisers tells BBC Radio 4's Front Row about calling the painting's new owner.
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