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Over 1,700 voices recorded in various churches across Spain contributed to the anthem “Alza la Mirada” for Pope Leo XIV's recent Apostolic Journey to Spain.

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Spain, Barcelona, Granollers, Cataluyna, Gran Canaria

Who
Pere Paredes Izer, Pope Leo XIV, Pope John Paul II, Pope Francis
What
Over 1,700 voices recorded in various churches across Spain contributed to the anthem “Alza la Mirada” for Pope Leo XIV's recent Apostolic Journey to Spain.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:27:38 GMT · 4h 36m ago
Where
Spain, Barcelona, Granollers, Cataluyna, Gran Canaria ·
Why
The anthem “Alza la Mirada” was created for Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain, designed to be an upbeat, joyful hymn reminding Christians of their beliefs and promoting unity.
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The anthem, featuring over 1,700 voices, served as a central theme for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain, promoting messages of unity and faith, and engaging local communities by including Catalan lyrics and recordings from iconic locations like the Sagrada Familia.

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    Over 1,700 voices recorded in various churches across Spain contributed to the anthem “Alza la Mirada” for Pope Leo XIV's recent Apostolic Journey to Spain.
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    More than 1,700 voices were filmed in various churches across Spain to create the anthem, "Alza la Mirada" ("Look up"), for Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Spain.
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    More than 1,700 voices were filmed across Spain to create the anthem, "Alza la Mirada" ("Look up"), for Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain.
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