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

Barcelona rejoices as famed architect Antoni Gaudí is declared venerable

In 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 transcendent beauty.

‘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…

As His 143-Year-Old Church Nears Completion, Architect Antoni Gaudí Is Placed on the Path to Sainthood

Gaudí, nicknamed "God's architect," was declared "venerable" by Pope Francis this week, putting him one step closer to canonization

Pope paves way to sainthood for Antoni Gaudí, architect of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica

On Monday, Pope Francis recognised the ‘heroic virtues’ of Antoni Gaudí.