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The process is called Canonization and it must be completed to declare a deceased person to be a Saint.
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- A local bishop investigates the candidate's life and writings for evidence of heroic virtue. The information uncovered by the bishop is sent to the Vatican.
- A panel of theologians and the cardinals of the Congregation for Cause of Saints evaluate the candidate's life.
- If the panel approves, the pope proclaims that the candidate is venerable, which means that the person is a role model of Catholic virtues.
- The next step toward sainthood is beatification, which allows a person to be honored by a particular group or region. In order to beatify a candidate, it must be shown that the person is responsible for a posthumous miracle. Martyrs -- those who died for their religious cause -- can be beatified without evidence of a miracle. On Oct. 20, 2003, Mother Teresa was beatified. She is now known as Blessed Mother Teresa of Kolkata.
- In order for the candidate to be considered a saint, there must be proof of a second posthumous miracle. If there is, the person is canonized.
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Is Saint Victoria a Catholic saint?
There are a number of saints named Victoria and all were Catholics.
What kind of saint is Ava?
The kind of saint that Ava is a Roman Catholic saint. The feast of Saint Ava is observed by Roman Catholics on April 29.
Why is Saint Jude's feast day for Catholics different from the Orthodox?
The two different churches simply chose different dates to honor the saint: Catholics on October 28 and the Orthodox on June 19.
Can Non Catholics be sainted?
The canonization process did not come into full usage until the 11 or 12th century. Before that time a number of non Catholics were declare as saints. For example: St. Anne, St. Joachim, St. John the Baptist, St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph, etc. All died as Jews but are considered as Catholic saints.
Why aren't Catholics supposed to believe in UFO's or Gypsies?
No, they are not supposed to believe in UFO's or Gypsies. However they do believe in saints. (Saint Mary, Saint John, Saint Peter.)
Why would a Catholic be considered a saint?
To be a saint the person must be a Christian and to be a catholic saint the person would need to be a catholic Christian. However not all catholics are saints.
Why have catholics got this name?
The catholics have apostles and prophets. The apostles and prophets names are what are you asking for. like Saint Gianna Beretta Molla is Gianna's name
What was Saint Stephen's religion?
Stephen was a member of the Christian community, later known as the Catholics.
When was the mother of Jesus first referred to as a Saint?
Roman Catholics refer to her as the mother of God.
What religion did Saint Anthony come from?
There are several saints named Anthony and all were Catholics.
What church did Saint Dominic go to?
There are several saints named Dominic and all were Catholics.
Give you a name of a person that is a Catholic but not a saint?
My name is Stanley Sequeira. I'm a catholic but not a saint. All catholics alive on this planet can be an answer to your question.
