US EditionAntoni Gaudi Declared 'Venerable' by Pope Francis, Advancing Path to Sainthood
- Pope Francis, on Monday, took the first step toward sainthood for Gaudi.
- Gaudi, who died in 1926, designed the Sagrada Familia basilica.
- Francis declared Gaudi 'venerable' after recognizing his heroic virtues in a decree.
- Benedict XVI praised Gaudi's genius and Christian faith during Sagrada Familia's 2010 consecration.
- Beatification requires a confirmed miracle, and sainthood needs another after beatification.
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‘God’s architect’ - Will Antoni Gaudí be beatified?
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Pope Francis puts Antoni Gaudí, architect of Sagrada Família, on path to canonization
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis has taken the first step toward making Antoni Gaudí, the famed architect of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, a saint. On Monday (April 14), Pope Francis recognized the “heroic virtues” of the Catalan, sometimes referred to as “God’s Architect,” meaning he is now considered “venerable” by the Catholic Church, a first step toward canonization. Gaudí was born in 1852 and died at the age of 73 while working on his spiri…
Pope Francis praises the architect Gaudí – now only a miracle is missing. And Cate Blanchett is breaking up.
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