Antoni Gaudí, the renowned Catalan architect of the Sagrada Familia, is closer to sainthood as the Vatican has initiated his beatification process. Pope Francis signed decrees regarding Gaudí while meeting Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. Gaudí, who is buried in the Sagrada Familia, must have miracles attributed to him for beatification. His journey includes being declared a 'venerable servant of God' and eventually a saint. Evidence of his sanctity includes testimonies of miracles, such as a woman from Reus claiming to have regained her sight through his intercession. The Sagrada Familia is set to be completed in 2026, marking the centenary of Gaudí's death.