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Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ Completed, Now the Tallest Church in the World
After 144 years, the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ was completed in February 2026. The tower is 172.5 meters tall, making the basilica the tallest church in the world. The tower will be blessed by Pope Leo XIV in June 2026, marking 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí's death. Construction continues on other parts of the church, with full completion expected around 2036.
Listening (4.6 minutes)
B2
Amazon’s Hidden Past: Highway Digs Show Indigenous Civilizations Before Europeans Arrived
In April 2026, excavations along the BR-156 highway in Amapá, Brazil, uncovered artifacts like pottery and carved stones. These finds prove that Indigenous societies were advanced and connected across large areas of the Amazon long before European colonization. Researchers also use satellite scans to find old roads and settlements. The discoveries highlight the need to protect these sites and the rainforest amid infrastructure development.
Listening (4.9 minutes)