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It is what happens before a saint is canonized. What happens is instead of just the local church knowing. They tell the world church that there is a new saint.
Beatification is one step below sainthood in the canonization process and it states to the entire world that this person lived a saintly life.
What else can I help you with?
What is the status of Mother Teresa?
She has been beatified by the Catholic Church and is awaiting canonization.
Is Fra Angelico a saint?
As of 2015, no, he is not canonized although he has been beatified.
Why was Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha beatified?
she was declared blessed by the Roman Catholic Church.
Why was Mother Teresa called Blessed Mother?
She has been beatified by the Catholic Church and the title that goes along with that honor is 'Blessed.'
Why is Mother Teresa called the saint?
Mother Teresa has been beatified by the Catholic Church but has not yet (2015) been canonized,
What is the main church in Ireland?
In terms of religion, it is the Catholic Church. In terms of a building Saint Patrick's Catholic Cathedral in Armagh would be the main church.
Did Father Junipero Serra attain sainthood in the Catholic Church?
No, not yet. He has been beatified, however. He is scheduled to be canonized in September of 2015.
Was Juliana of Norwich canonized?
No, she has been neither formally beatified nor canonized.
What is Saint Maria Torribia patron saint of?
While Spain considers her a saint, she has only been beatified in the Catholic Church so is not officially a saint.
When was St Vitus beatified?
St. Vitus was beatified in the 9th century, though the exact date is not clearly documented. He is traditionally recognized as a martyr and is venerated in various Christian traditions, particularly in the Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on June 15.
Is Mother Teresa a saint according to the Catholic Church?
Not yet. She was "beatified" in 2003, which makes her a kind of vice-saint (the title used is Blessed), but has not yet been canonized.
Which Roman Catholic nun is the only Australian to be beatified?
Mary McKillop.
