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In the Vatican there is an office called the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The people in that office investigate potential candidates for sainthood. Once their investigation is completed the information is passed on to the Holy Father who will make the final decision. Those saints who had been declared saints before the existence of the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints are called 'precongregational saints' since they did not go through the formal canonization process. They were simply declared saints by a local bishop at the request of local Christians. Today only the pope can declare sainthood and only after investigation by the Sacred Congregation.
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Do you have to be dead to be declared a saint?
Yes, the first requirement for canonization is that you must be dead at least 5 years.
Is Saint Ralph dead?
Of course! That is the first step for canonization - you have to die first.
Will the current pope be canonized a saint?
Pope Benedict XVI is still very much alive so it is a bit premature to be talking canonization. The first requirement for canonization is that you must be dead.
How many miracles are necessary to be declared a saint?
With the revised canonization process put in place by John Paul II there are now just 2 miracles required for canonization - one for beatification and then a second for canonization.
When will Mother Teresa's canonization be?
The Cause for Sainthood of Mother Teresa is still in the canonization stage and no date for her canonization has been set.
Can saints marry again once they become saints?
In most Christian religions, canonization (the process of recognizing someone as a saint) only takes place after that person is dead.
When was Canonization of the Romanovs born?
Canonization of the Romanovs was born on 1868-05-18.
When did Canonization of the Romanovs die?
Canonization of the Romanovs died on 1918-07-17.
What is a sentence with the word canonization?
We anxiously await Mother Teresa's impending canonization.
What do you call people whose lives and are close to becoming saints?
If they are alive they may be called living saints. If they are already dead but near canonization, they are called 'Blessed.'
How many miracles to become a saint?
Each individual case is based on its own merits. Usually 2 miracles are required, one for beatification and one for canonization. If the person died as a martyr, one or more miracles may be dropped. Other things can also be taken into consideration such as bilocation. incorruptibility, stigmata, heavenly perfume, etc.
Where does canonization happen?
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