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In the early years of the Church local Christian communities would proclaim saints. However, there were abuses and several questionable or fictional individuals managed to become "saints." Beginning in the 11th century the power to canonize began to revert to Rome. In the 12th century the Pope declared that only he could proclaim saints. Today the process of investigating candidates for sainthood is carried out by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. Based on their recommendation, the pope can then declare the individual to be a saint.
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What is the difference between sainthood and canonization?
Canonization is the Church's process of investigating a candidate to raise them to sainthood.
What step did Pope John Paul II waive in the process of canonizing Mother Teresa to sainthood?
He waived the requirement that a person be dead at least 5 years before a cause for sainthood could be initiated.
What are the five steps of sainthood?
The five steps of sainthood in the Catholic Church are servant of God, venerable, blessed, saint, and doctor of the Church (for those recognized for their theological contributions). Each step involves a process of investigation and approval by the Church.
What is another word for sainthood?
Another word for sainthood is Canonised; Thanks
What is Pope John I's feast day?
Pope John I has only begun the sainthood process and does not yet have a feast day.
What were Saint Patrick's reasons for losing sainthood?
St. Patrick did not lose his sainthood.
When was Sainthood - album - created?
Sainthood - album - was created on 2009-10-27.
What were Saint Patrick's 3 miracles?
Saint Patrick was declared a saint before the canonization process was instituted so miracles were not required for sainthood.
Is Mother Teresa of Calcutta canonized yet?
No, "Mother Teresa" had her Beatification in October of 2003. The Beatification process can take decades before Sainthood.
What actions in Saint Thomas More's life qualified him for sainthood?
The martyrdom of Thomas was sufficient to qualify him for sainthood.
What is hagiomania?
It is the mania for sainthood.
What is the title given to a person who is not a saint but is in the process of becoming one?
Depending on the progress of their sainthood cause, they may be called "Servant of God" or "Venerable" or "Blessed."
