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Here are the steps that must be followed in the process of canonization:
- 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.
These alleged miracles must be submitted to the Vatican for verification.
Once a person is a saint, he or she is recommended to the entire Catholic church for veneration.
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As far as I can determine he has not been considered for sainthood and no cause has been opened.
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Most Catholics assume that he is in Heaven. He is currently being considered for sainthood.
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Canonizations occur every few months so any name given here will soon be outdated. Click on this link to learn of the most recent person elevated to sainthood.
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They are living in Heaven. The first requirement to being considered for sainthood is you have to be dead here on Earth.
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He waived the requirement that a person be dead at least 5 years before a cause for sainthood could be initiated.
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Why did Saint Agnes become a saint?
St. Agnes died as a martyr - considered automatic sainthood by the early Christian community.
