Nazarene Lanciotti was killed in 2001 in Jauru (MT); Step is part of the process that can make Italian santo
Pope Francis beatified Father Nazarene Lanciotti, an Italian missionary who became a martyr in Brazil according to the precepts of the Catholic Church. This is the step that precedes sanctification.
The religious was killed in 2001 in Mato Grosso. The promulgation of the beatification decrees was authorized by the pontiff on Monday (14.abr.2025). In addition to Lanciotti, the Indian religious Eliswa of the Blessed Virgin was beatified.
Lanciotti was born in Italy on March 3, 1940. He was ordained a priest in 1966 and arrived in Brazil in 1971. He settled in Jauru (MT) on the border with Bolivia.
“There began a fruitful apostolate, developing for 30 years a missionary work, supported by the Eucharist and the devotion to the Virgin”, Lev: No.
According to the publication, the religious created 57 rural ecclesial communities, 1 dispensary that became one of the region’s most active hospitals, built a nursing home for the elderly, opened a school and instituted a seminar.
He devoted himself to the fight against prostitution and drug trafficking, among other things.
“His pastoral work proved uncomfortable and on the night of February 11, 2001, while ending dinner with some collaborators, he was seriously injured by 2 hooded criminals who entered his home. Died on February 22 at 61”Said the Vatican.
GAUDÍ
Pope Francis approved, also on Monday (14.br.2025), a decree that begins the canonization of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, known mainly by the Sagrada Familia, a basilica located in Barcelona, Spain.
With the Pope’s decision, the architect becomes “venerable”, After having“Heroic virtues”Recognized. The Vatican referred to him as“God’s architect”.
“The Pontiff recognized the heroic virtues of Antoni Gaudí, a known Spanish architect in the world for driving the work of building the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona. The great exponent of Catalan modernism becomes venerable”Said the Vatican.
The next step towards beatification is the assignment of a miracle to the architect. If there is a 2nd miracle attributed to him and be recognized by the Church, Gaudí may be holy.
Gaudí has worked in the Holy Family for 40 years, being his last 12 years totally dedicated to her. It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. The work was expected to be completed in 2026, centenary of his death.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the schedule and delayed the finalization of the church because of the cutting of tourism revenue, which finances the construction. Even so, with its high gothic and stained glass towers, it is one of the most visited sights in Europe.
In addition to the Basilica, the architect was also responsible for Casa Millà, the Crypt of the Güell colony and the Battló House, all in Barcelona.
