Barcelona inaugurates the completed La Sagrada Familia this week after 144 years, with Pope Leo XIV taking part in the ceremony. Multiple reports note that the basilica’s long-running construction reaches its final stage, marking the end of a project that has stretched across generations. The coverage also places the event within the broader context of Barcelona’s tourism debate. The city faces growing public concern over tourism levels, with some residents described as “anti-tourist” and critical of the impact that large visitor numbers can have on daily life. Sources say Barcelona is also seeing record-breaking levels of visitors, raising questions about whether local opposition will intensify or ease in response to the new landmark’s official opening. While the inauguration draws international attention to the basilica’s completion, the reports emphasize that local reactions may depend on how tourism pressures are managed going forward. Both outlets frame the moment as both a major religious and cultural milestone and a test for how Barcelona’s residents respond to high tourism volumes.