Overview

• The Vatican has officially declared Antoni Gaudí 'venerable,' the first step in the process of canonization, which could lead to sainthood.
• Gaudí is celebrated as one of the few modern artists and the first modern architect to be placed on the path to sainthood, highlighting his blend of faith and architectural innovation.
• The Sagrada Família, Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona, is set to reach major construction milestones by 2026, coinciding with the centenary of his death.
• A 2,000-page dossier submitted in 2023 detailed Gaudí's life, faith, and work, playing a pivotal role in advancing his beatification cause.
• To achieve sainthood, two verified miracles attributed to Gaudí's intercession will need to be confirmed by the Vatican.