La Sacrada Familia to be consecrated by the Pope?

Thanks to David Shutz for this story on his blog.

I was a fan of Alan Parsons when I was younger (still am sort of). It was their Gaudi album and the title song about the Cathedral of La Sagrada Familia which first drew me to this incredible work by the Spanish architect.
According this Zenit story, the Archbishop of Barcelona has invited Pope Benedict to consecrate the Cathedral “before it is opened for use”.
A couple of things spring to mind immediately: (read on)