Lift Up Your Eyes: The Hymn That Will Unite 1,700 Voices with Pope Leo XIV
Spain now has a soundtrack for the apostolic visit: a groundbreaking hymn that embraces the energy of the new generations
It’s not just a song, it’s a movement. If anyone was expecting the typical institutional anthem, the premiere of ” Alza la Mirada ” has just shattered all expectations. The official soundtrack for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain is here, and it sounds like the present, like strength, and above all, like unity.
What makes this song special is not only its catchy melody, but the human effort behind it: more than 1,700 voices from Madrid, Barcelona and other parts of Spain have come together in a single recording to welcome the Pope.

More than music, a declaration of intent
The title says it all. In a world that often forces us to look down, the anthem is a direct invitation to lift our heads. The composition eschews flat rhythms in favor of a modern production that seeks to connect with the streets and with the young people who will be the focus of the visit.
“It’s not music to listen to sitting down; it’s music to walk with, to go out and meet people, and to celebrate that something big is about to happen.”
Press play!
The official music video, already circulating online, captures the essence of this project: real people, a powerful and spine-tingling choral performance, and an emotion that leaps off the screen. It’s the first major milestone of a journey that promises to leave its mark on every corner of the country.
You can watch the official video here.
All updated information, route details and official materials can be found at www.conelpapa.es
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