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• n  (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints

• The cause for canonization was opened in 1961, and the investigation has now been completed.
• The next step will be canonization, or sainthood.
• With the criteria for canonization not as strict, the number of saints soared by the sixth and seventh centuries.

• canonisation

News & Articles

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  Pope John Paul II may break the record for fastest canonization as he moves one step closer to sainthood.
  June 21, 2013 - WJXT Jacksonville
• John Paul II Moves a Step Closer to Sainthood
  John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood; canonization possible in autumn        
  June 19, 2013 - ABC News
• Venezuelan President Seeks Canonization for Doctor
  Venezuelan president meets pope amid political tensions, seeks canonization for doctor        
  June 17, 2013 - ABC News

Quotes

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• Stephen Harper in CTV.ca
  His canonization confirms the devotion of the countless people who came to him for help during his life, the million who attended his funeral and the two million who visit St. Joseph's Oratory every year,Harper said. "Brother Andre's life...
• Willie Colon in Los Angeles Times
  I believe that Puchi actually caused Hector's downfall,Colón said. "I never understood why he put up with such a negative, homely, vulgar person. The biggest crime is the canonization of Puchi so that Jennifer can play her."
• Pope Benedict XVI in USA Today
  Today I have the joy of presiding for the first time over a canonization rite,Benedict said in an opening prayer.