Pope to mark centenary of death of ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudi
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate an evening mass at the Sagrada Familia on June 10 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi's death. Gaudi, known as 'God's architect', is advancing towards sainthood after being declared 'venerable' by the Vatican. His works, including the Sagrada Familia, continue to attract millions of visitors, highlighting his lasting impact on architecture and culture.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass at the Sagrada Familia on June 10, 2026.
- ▪Antoni Gaudi died on June 10, 1926, after being hit by a tram in Barcelona.
- ▪The Vatican declared Gaudi 'venerable' in 2025, moving him closer to sainthood.
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Pope to mark centenary of death of ‘God’s architect’ Antoni GaudiSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPope Leo will celebrate an evening mass at the Sagrada Familia on June 10 to mark the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s death.PHOTO: AFPPublished Jun 03, 2026, 10:27 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 10:27 AMBARCELONA - Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass next week at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, the unfinished basilica designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudi, a fervent Catholic whose cause for sainthood is advancing in the Vatican.Nearly five million people visited the Sagrada Familia in 2025 – known for its soaring towers and symbolism-rich modernist architecture – making it Spain’s most visited paid monument.Other Gaudi landmarks, including the brightly coloured Casa Batllo…
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