Madrid, Spain, Feb 8, 2010 / 10:58 pm (CNA).- The president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, blessed the highest Catholic chapel in the world, located on the 33^rd floor of Spain's new skyscraper, “Space Tower.”

The cardinal celebrated Mass in the chapel along with officials from the Villa Mir construction company and employees of the building.

The chapel was built upon the request of several workers in the skyscraper who gathered to pray the Rosary during its construction.

The Archdiocese of Madrid provided guidance during the construction of the chapel and granted permission for the Eucharist to be reserved there on a permanent basis. In addition, a local parish priest has been named chaplain to provide for the spiritual needs of those visiting the chapel each day.

The 57-floor Space Tower reaches 774 feet and is located in the business and financial district of the Spanish capital. The chapel is 442 feet above the ground, offering a spectacular view of northern Madrid and the surrounding mountains.

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