Pope Places Antoni Gaudi, God's Architect,' on Path to Sainthood
Briefly

Pope Francis has initiated the sainthood process for Antoni Gaudi, known for his work on the Sagrada Familia. The Vatican has recognized his heroic virtues, declaring him venerable. For Gaudi to be beatified, a miracle attributed to him must be verified, followed by confirmation of another miracle for canonization. Gaudi, dubbed God's architect, was born in 1852 in Reus, Spain, later moving to Barcelona. He took over the Sagrada Familia project in 1883 and dedicated over 40 years to it, although it remains unfinished today.
Pope Francis recognized Anton Gaudi's heroic virtues and declared him venerable, marking an important step towards canonization in the Roman Catholic Church.
Antoni Gaudí, known as God's architect, significantly impacted Barcelona's architecture with the Sagrada Familia, which opens hearts to beauty with its design.
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