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First, you have to die. Once you have been dead at least 5 years a cause
for sainthood can be opened. The local bishop or other religious leader
will assign someone to collect all sorts of documents and conduct
interviews about the life of the candidate. Once they have all the
information, the file will be sent to the Sacred Congregation for the
causes of Saints in Rome. They will study the file and, if it seems the
person exhibited some form of heroic virtue, that person will be declared
a Servant of God and an official Cause for Sainthood will be opened.
More investigations and interviews will be conducted and if the person
passes all favorably, they will be named as Venerable.
Next, more investigations and at least one miracle must be confirmed and
verified due to the intercession of the candidate. If all goes well, the
candidate will then be Beatified by the Pope and receive the title of
Blessed. Mother Teresa of Calcutta is at this stage right now.
In the final stage, more investigations and at least one more miracle must
be verified. Once all that has been done, the file is turned over to the
pope who will make the final decision. It will be up to the pope to
declare a person a saint and then arrangements are made for the official
canonization ceremonies.
This process can take many years, even centuries.
Of course, the person became a saint the moment they entered heaven. The
Church just needs to investigate to make sure the candidate is worthy of
emulation and makes a good role model for future generations.
What else can I help you with?
Who canonized Saint Francis?
Which Saint Francis? There are several saints named Francis.
Is Saint Francis of Assisi a canonized saint?
Yes. He was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX
Which pope canonized Saint Francis de Sales?
Francis was canonized on April 19, 1665, by Pope Alexander VII.
Which pope canonized Saint Francis?
If you are referring to St. Francis of Assisi he was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
Who canonized Saint Francis of Assisi?
He was canonized July 16, 1228 by Pope Gregory IX.
When did Saint Francis of Assisi become a saint?
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.After his death, and entrance into Heaven. St. Francis of Assisi was canonized on July 16 1228 by Pope Gregory IX
What year did Saint Francis become a saint?
Francis of Assisi was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
What year did St. Francis of Assisi become a saint?
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
When did the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi begin?
It began when he was canonized in 1228.
Who was the most recent saint to be canonized?
The most recent saint canonized by Pope Francis was Joseph Vaz who was elevated to the altars on January 14, 2015.
What date was Saint Francis of Assisi venerated?
Apparently, Saint Francis was canonized directly without having to be named venerable, or blessed. He was canonized on July 16, 1228, just 2 years after his death.
Who is the most recently canonized saint?
Saint Joseph Vaz who was canonized by Pope Francis on January 14, 2015, at Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
