The Pope has declared Antoni Gaudí, the famous Catalan architect, as Venerable. He is best known for dedicating much of his life to the construction of the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona. In fact, he considered this project “a mission entrusted to him by God”.
Pope Francis declaring Gaudi Venerable means that the Church recognizes that he lived out the theological and cardinal virtues in an exemplary way.
On the path to sainthood, there are three stages: Venerable, Blessed, and Saint. The title Gaudí has received is the first step in this long process.
The decision was announced following the audience between the Pontiff and Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. In recent days, the Pope has increased his meetings with many members of the Curia.
