Juan José Omella

Juan José Omella is the Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona. He is currently newsworthy due to the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona on June 9th and 10th. As Archbishop, Omella has been involved in preparing for the Pope's visit, including the launch of a website (www.alcalamirada.cat) by the Archdiocese of Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia. The website, available in Catalan, Spanish, and English, provides information about the visit. Omella has expressed his joy regarding the Pope's presence. The visit occurs within a context of a diverse and sometimes divided Catalan church, encompassing a wide range of sensitivities from ultraconservative groups to Catalanist organizations. Omella's role is significant in navigating these diverse viewpoints and facilitating a successful papal visit.