Antoni Gaudí, architectural genius and symbol of spirituality in stone, comes alive once again in the pages of the book Gaudí: The Mystery, by writer and producer Paloma Pía Gasset. With a nimble pen and penetrating gaze, Gasset invites us to delve into the most hidden and fascinating aspects of the man who dedicated his life to God through art.

Far from limiting herself to what is already known, the author reveals previously unpublished documentation and debunks myths that have surrounded the architect for years. From the mysteries surrounding his tragic death—he was hit by a tram and mistaken for a beggar—to the controversies surrounding his tomb and will, the book sheds new light on a life marked by pain, faith, and absolute dedication.

One of the most striking aspects Gasset addresses is Gaudí’s spiritual transformation. From a young skeptic, he became a deeply religious man, influenced by great ecclesiastical figures such as bishops Joan Bautista Grau, Pedro Campins, and Josep Torras y Bages. This inner journey is reflected not only in his work but also in the testimonies of people who claim to have received favors through his intercession from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.

The figure of Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan genius who left an indelible mark on 20th-century architecture and spirituality, has been recognized by the Church with the title of Venerable. On April 13, 2025, Pope Francis authorized the decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the creator of the Sagrada Familia, an artist whose faith deeply permeated his work.

Gaudí: The Mystery is not only a biography or a historical essay. It is, in the words of its author, a narrative that could be read as a spiritual thriller. With rhythm, emotion, and depth, Gasset makes the reader wonder not only who Gaudí was, but why his figure continues to fascinate and attract believers and non-believers alike.

This book represents a valuable contribution to a comprehensive understanding of Gaudí: not only as a prodigious architect, but as a man touched by the mystery of the divine. Paloma Pía Gasset offers us a unique, moving, and profoundly human portrait of the man who is perhaps, in the words of many, the true “architect of God.”