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Antoni Gaudí Declared 'Venerable,' Advancing Toward Sainthood

Pope Francis recognizes the famed architect's 'heroic virtues,' while supporters continue to document alleged miracles required for beatification.

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Some say the beauty of the unfinished Sagrada Familia is enough to prove Antoni Gaudí’s saintliness

Overview

  • Pope Francis officially declared Antoni Gaudí 'Venerable,' marking the second step in the Catholic Church's canonization process.
  • Gaudí's sainthood campaign, initiated in 1992, requires two verified miracles attributed to his intercession to proceed to beatification.
  • Supporters have submitted testimonies of alleged miracles, including a 2003 kidney transplant following prayers at Gaudí's tomb, though none have been validated by the Vatican.
  • Known as 'God's architect,' Gaudí dedicated the final years of his life to the Sagrada Familia, integrating his faith into its design and construction.
  • The Sagrada Familia, still under construction, attracts nearly 4.7 million visitors annually and remains a testament to Gaudí's spiritual and architectural legacy.