Antoni Gaudi Declared 'Venerable' by Pope Francis, Advancing Path to Sainthood

“God’s Architect” Antoni Gaudí Could Be Made a Saint

Answering the prayers of many after over 30 years, Pope Francis has officially initiated the sainthood process for the late Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí after declaring him venerable on Monday, April 14. Nicknamed “God’s Architect” for his piety, Gaudí was greatly influenced by Christianity and nature, infusing motifs from both in his designs for the Sagrada Familia basilica and several other internationally renowned sites across Barcelona.Pop…

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his “heroic virtues”.Gaudí – who has been dubbed by some as “God’s architect” – is the designer of one of Spain’s most famous religious sites and tourist attractions, the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona.On Monday, the Vatican issued a statement which said Pope Francis had authorised a decree declaring the Catalonia-born architect “vener…

Barcelona rejoices as famed architect Antoni Gaudí is declared venerable

MADRID (OSV News) — In a a joyful milestone for the church and lovers of sacred art, Pope Francis declared famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí venerable April 14, recognizing his heroic virtues in a decree announced during a Vatican audience with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. Best known for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, Gaudí dedicated over 40 years of his life to the masterpiece, now seen as both a symbol of faith and an icon of transce…

Vatican puts Sagrada Família architect on the path to sainthood

Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated Catalan long nicknamed “God’s architect” for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, has been put on the path to sainthood by the Vatican.

Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Gaudí, famous architect of Sagrada Familia

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain.

Pope puts ‘God’s architect,’ Antoni Gaudí, on a path to sainthood

Pope Francis declared the Sagrada Familia architect “venerable,” the second step in the beatification process. He still must have two miracles attributed to him and verified.