A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
- Posted on June 12, 2026
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A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
Pope Leo XIV locked eyes with the 7-year-old boy, holding both his hands as the two smiled at one another. Captured by Associated Press chief photographer Emilio Morenatti, the moment resonated first with onlookers and then with many others around the world. As perfectly-timed as Morenatti's photo was, what happened after made it even more captivating.