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Antoni Gaudí Declared 'Venerable' by Pope Francis, Advancing Toward Sainthood

The Vatican's recognition of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' marks a major step in the canonization process for the renowned architect of the Sagrada Família.

The Sagrada Familia has taken more than 140 years to build.
Construction on the Sagrada Família began in 1882.
Operators install a giant star atop the Mare de Deu tower (the Virgin Tower) of the Sagrada Família Basilica in 2021.
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Overview

  • Pope Francis issued a decree officially recognizing Antoni Gaudí as 'venerable,' a key milestone in the path to sainthood.
  • Gaudí, known as 'God's architect,' dedicated over 40 years to designing and constructing Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família basilica.
  • The canonization process now requires the verification of two miracles attributed to Gaudí before he can be declared a saint.
  • A 2,000-page dossier detailing Gaudí’s life, faith, and contributions was submitted to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in support of his beatification.
  • This recognition highlights Gaudí’s unique fusion of modernist architecture and Catholic devotion, making him one of the few artists considered for sainthood.