Vatican Paves the Way for the Beatification of Antoni Gaudí

“The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has given its positive vote to the ‘Positio’ regarding the heroic virtues of Antoni Gaudí.”

A major step in Rome for the cause of canonization of the Servant of God Antoni Gaudí. The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has approved the document recognizing his heroic virtues, bringing him closer to being declared Venerable. This is a historic moment resulting from the tireless work of the Association presided over by José Manuel Almuzara.

The beatification process of the architect Antoni Gaudí has reached a significant milestone in the Vatican. The news confirms that the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has given the green light to the key document known as the *Positio*. This text exhaustively compiles the heroic virtues lived by the Servant of God throughout his life. This advancement represents the penultimate step before Pope Francis can sign the decree declaring him Venerable.

This important achievement is the culmination of decades of effort by the Association for the Beatification of Antoni Gaudí. This entity, presided over by José Manuel Almuzara, has been the main promoter of the cause since its inception. The work has involved compiling testimonies, documentation, and evidence of the architect’s exemplary and profoundly Christian life. The Dicastery’s approval of the *Positio* is an explicit recognition of the solidity of the argumentation presented.

“Now it only remains for the Holy Father to sign the decree of heroic virtues for the architect to be declared Venerable.”

The next crucial step is the presentation of the dossier to the Holy Father. Once Pope Francis affixes his signature to the decree, Gaudí will be officially declared Venerable. This declaration is the Church’s formal recognition that the Servant of God lived the theological and cardinal virtues to a heroic degree. After being declared Venerable, only the approval of one miracle will remain for his beatification, and a second for his subsequent canonization.

The *Positio* underscores the profound faith and intense life of piety that characterized Antoni Gaudí. His work, especially the Sagrada Familia, is not merely architecture but a tangible manifestation of his spirituality. The document highlights his dedication to the Eucharist, his Marian devotion, and his commitment to poverty and charity. These heroic virtues are what the Church has examined and finally approved in this phase of the process.

“After being declared Venerable, only the approval of one miracle will remain for his beatification and a second for his subsequent canonization.”

With this progress, the Catholic community, and especially Gaudí’s devotees, see the day of his elevation to the altars drawing closer. The tireless work of the Association’s team, under the guidance of José Manuel Almuzara, remains focused on the next challenge: the search for a miracle. We trust that divine providence and Gaudí’s intercession will soon allow us to celebrate his beatification. This Vatican step is, without a doubt, immense joy and an encouragement to continue praying for the cause.

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