“Lift Up Your Eyes!”: The printed legacy of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Spain is now in bookstores
Romana Editorial is publishing the commemorative work *Lift Up Your Eyes* (*Alzad la mirada*), an exclusive 256-page volume that compiles the speeches, homilies, and a collection of previously unpublished photographs from the Pontiff’s first Apostolic Journey to the country
The legacy of the historic Apostolic Journey that Pope Leo XIV undertook in Spain from June 6 to 12, 2016, now has its definitive reference work . Under the title “Lift Up Your Eyes ,” Romana Editorial has released a unique volume in bookstores and major retailers that captures the essence, words, and most moving moments of the Pontiff’s visit to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands .
The book, which stands as an essential record for reliving the Holy Father’s visit to our country, offers in its 256 pages a comprehensive compilation of the speeches, homilies, greetings, and prayers delivered at each stage of this pastoral journey . The work opens with a heartfelt introduction written by Leo XIV himself, in which he reflects on the warm welcome he received from the Spanish people and exhorts the faithful to look upon their neighbor and the world “with the eyes of God, that is, with love, respect, and compassion . “
An unprecedented visual and spiritual journey
In addition to the doctrinal rigor of its texts, the volume stands out for its carefully crafted, 32-page full-color illustrations . This exclusive selection of images intimately portrays the liturgical celebrations, the large gatherings with the faithful, and the most intense and emotional moments experienced during what is now the Pope’s fourth International Apostolic Journey .
The foreword to the publication is written by Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life of the Holy See, who closely accompanied the Pope during his stay in Spain . Furthermore, the work is exceptionally complemented by issue number 53 of the monthly magazine Il Mio Papa , forming a valuable documentary pairing for collectors and enthusiasts .
Already available in stores such as El Corte Inglés, Fnac and platforms like Amazon, the book will have its official presentation in Madrid next October , establishing itself as the definitive chronicle of days that have already been etched in the recent history of the Church in Spain.
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