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Recognition by the Catholic Church of a holy person
Beatification (from Latin beatus 'blessed' and facere 'to make') is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into
Beatification
Declaration that a deceased person is an officially recognized saint
veneration of the saint. For permission to venerate merely locally, only beatification is needed. For several centuries the bishops, or in some places only
Canonization
Catholic title denoting piety
title used in the Catholic Church to indicate that for an individual a beatification process has been opened. In a canonical process, the so-called heroic
Servant_of_God
Head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005
after his beatification. The remains of John Paul II were moved to the Chapel of St. Sebastian within the main basilica upon his own beatification in 2011
Pope_John_Paul_II
Polish Roman Catholic priest and martyr (1947–1984)
God. The beatification portrait of Popiełuszko was painted by Zbigniew Kotyłło as he won a competition prior to Popiełuszko's beatification. In October
Jerzy_Popiełuszko
American Catholic bishop, televangelist, and venerable (1895–1979)
stating that he lived a life of "heroic virtue", a major step towards beatification, and he is now referred to as venerable. On July 5, 2019, Pope Francis
Fulton_J._Sheen
2014 and 2018 events
against") was declared under Pope John Paul II which opened the cause for beatification. The diocesan process commenced on 11 May 1993 in Rome and thus, he
Beatification and canonization of Pope Paul VI
Beatification_and_canonization_of_Pope_Paul_VI
Person who guides a cause for beatification or canonization
A postulator is the person who guides a cause for beatification or canonization through the judicial processes required by the Catholic Church. The qualifications
Postulator
Catholic Church dicastery overseeing the process of canonization of saints
passing through the steps of a declaration of "heroic virtues" and beatification. After preparing a case, including the approval of miracles, the case
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
Dicastery_for_the_Causes_of_Saints
Beatified German Augustinian canoness and mystic (1774–1824)
discarded" by the Vatican as part of her beatification process. Jose Saraiva Martins, who at the time of the beatification of Emmerich was the prefect of the
Anne_Catherine_Emmerich
XVI began the beatification process for his predecessor. Normally five years must pass after a person's death before the beatification process can begin
Beatification of Pope John Paul II
Beatification_of_Pope_John_Paul_II
Italian Catholic Servant of God
Catholic Church, centered on union with the will of God. A cause for beatification was opened in 1994 but experienced delays due to perceived issues in
Luisa_Piccarreta
Catholic Church, Servant of God is a title used for a person for whom a beatification process has been initiated. The term is used in connection with the
List_of_Servants_of_God
Archbishop of San Salvador from 1977 to 1980
bestowed upon Romero the title of Servant of God, and a cause for his beatification was opened by the church. The cause stalled but was reopened by Pope
Óscar_Romero
Christian religious term
Catholic has been declared a servant of God by a bishop and proposed for beatification by the pope, such a Servant of God may next be declared venerable (i
The_Venerable
Play by Wole Soyinka
The Beatification of the Area Boy, a play by Wole Soyinka, was first published in Great Britain in 1995 and later in Nigeria in 1999. The play explores
The Beatification of the Area Boy
The_Beatification_of_the_Area_Boy
Catholic social worker (1833–1918)
because of her aid to countless families in poverty. Her cause for beatification was opened by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila in 2016. Greeley was born
Julia_Greeley
Italian saint (1991–2006)
21 February 2020, leading to Acutis's beatification. However, within a month of the decree, the beatification ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19
Carlo_Acutis
Canonization process used for beatified who already have a cultus
Through an equivalent (also equipollent) beatification or canonization, a pope can choose to relinquish the judicial processes, formal attribution of
Equivalent_canonization
Head of the Catholic Church in 1978
November 2017 and titled him venerable. Francis presided over John Paul's beatification on 4 September 2022. Albino Luciani was born on 17 October 1912 in Forno
Pope_John_Paul_I
Polish Franciscan friar and saint (1894–1941)
to be the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. The cause for Kolbe's beatification was opened at a local level on 3 June 1952. On 12 May 1955, Kolbe was
Maximilian_Kolbe
Topic in Roman Catholic canon law
The process of beatification and canonization has undergone various reforms in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. For current practice, as well
Beatification and canonization process prior to 1983
Beatification_and_canonization_process_prior_to_1983
Portuguese Catholic nun (1907–2005)
to have witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima in 1917. Her beatification process was opened in 2017. In 2023, she was declared venerable. Born
Sister_Lúcia
Habsburg monarch from 1916 to 1918
"Historians Question the Beatification of Blessed Charles". Deutsche Welle. "Austria's Holy Uproar: Vatican beatification of World War I emperor triggers
Charles_I_of_Austria
In the Catholic Church, venerable is a title used during a beatification process for a person whose life was found to be characterised by heroic virtue
List of venerable people (Catholic)
List_of_venerable_people_(Catholic)
Head of the Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958
After he died in 1958, Pius was succeeded by Pope John XXIII. Pius' beatification process was opened in 1965 by Pope Paul VI during the final session
Pope_Pius_XII
German Jesuit priest and historian (1923–2022)
University in Rome, he was the relator in Pope Pius XII's cause for beatification. Gumpel was born in Hannover, Germany, as a member of the House of Hohenzollern
Peter_Gumpel
Spanish Roman Catholic martyrs
11 of them being canonized. For some 2,000 additional martyrs, the beatification process is underway. During the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries
Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
Martyrs_of_the_Spanish_Civil_War
Mexican Roman Catholic religious sister
was noted for her compassion and faith. Her beatification cause began in mid-1984 and her formal beatification was celebrated on 25 April 2004. Pope Francis
María_Guadalupe_García_Zavala
Czech Roman Catholic priest
considering his beatification since 2004 under the Diocese of Brno. Pope Leo XIV and the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints approved his beatification alongside
Jan_Bula
Italian recluse and Blessed
consecration to God. Her beatification was celebrated in Florence under Pope Pius VI in 1798 and was the last beatification of this pope's reign. Giovanna
Giovanna_da_Signa
Spanish Catholic catechist
catechist and the co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way. Her cause for beatification has been initiated. Carmen Hernández was born on 24 November 1930 in
Carmen_Hernández
Albanian-Indian Catholic saint (1910–1997)
After Mother Teresa's death in 1997, the Holy See began the process of beatification (the second of three steps towards canonization) and Brian Kolodiejchuk
Mother_Teresa
"Beatificazioni (Papa Leone XIV)". Dicastero delle Cause dei Santi (in Italian). "Beatification of Camille Costa de Beauregard confirmed for 17 May in Chambéry". Agenzia
List of people beatified by Pope Leo XIV
List_of_people_beatified_by_Pope_Leo_XIV
Figure of speech and former official position within the Catholic Church
and outspoken critic of Mother Teresa, was interviewed as part of her beatification hearings. Psychologist Charlan Jeanne Nemeth [wd] writes that inauthentic
Devil's_advocate
King of the Belgians from 1951 to 1993
brother, King Albert II. In 2024, the Holy See opened the cause for his beatification, granting him the title Servant of God. Prince Baudouin was born on
Baudouin_of_Belgium
Spanish Catholic priest and saint (1902–1975)
causes, as well as financial malfeasance. After his death, Escrivá's beatification and canonization in 2002 also generated considerable comment and contention
Josemaría_Escrivá
Italian Dominican nun
Dominican nun from Monastero de Santa Maria del Sasso. Her cause for beatification has been initiated. Giordano was born in Naples on 4 July 1912, the
Maria_Petra_Giordano
authorized the beatification of 1,541 people, including three equipollent beatifications. The pope has continued the practice of having beatifications celebrated
List of people beatified by Pope Francis
List_of_people_beatified_by_Pope_Francis
German Catholic priest (1813–1865)
Journeymen's Father). The beatification for the priest commenced on 21 March 1934 and he was later titled as Venerable in 1989. His beatification was celebrated
Adolph_Kolping
Italian saint (1922–1962)
Paul group in their outreach to the poor and less fortunate. Molla's beatification was celebrated in 1994 and she was canonized as a saint a decade later
Gianna_Beretta_Molla
Salvadorean Jesuit Priest and Community Leader
War started and was a close friend of Archbishop Óscar Romero. His beatification, through his status as a martyr, was approved by Pope Francis on 21
Rutilio_Grande
French Catholic Priest murdered during the 26 July 2016 Normandy church attack in France
press. Calls to declare him a saint started soon after his death. The beatification cause was officially opened at diocesan level in April 2017, after Pope
Jacques_Hamel
Mass of granting sainthood to Joan of Arc
Decree of Beatification was read five days later, which was issued formally by the Congregation of Rites on 24 January 1909. The beatification ceremony
Canonization_of_Joan_of_Arc
Head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013
the beatification process for his predecessor, Pope John Paul II. Normally, five years must pass after a person's death before the beatification process
Pope_Benedict_XVI
Nigerian martyred Catholic (1995–2009)
that the cause of her beatification and canonization be opened on 14 September 2023. The edict on the cause for beatification of the Servant of God was
Vivian_Uchechi_Ogu
Vietnamese Catholic cardinal (1928–2002)
began the beatification process for Thuận. Pope Benedict XVI expressed "profound joy" at news of the official opening of the beatification cause. Catholics
Nguyễn_Văn_Thuận
Vietnamese Catholic priest (1897–1946)
process for Diep's beatification. In November 2024, Pope Francis signed a decree of martyrdom, clearing the way for his beatification, and granting him
Trương_Bửu_Diệp
American religious sister (1867–1954)
Servant of God on 20 February 2013 under Pope Benedict XVI, when the beatification cause was introduced in the Archdiocese of New York. On June 18, 2026
Julia_Teresa_Tallon
Founder of the Knights of Columbus (1852–1890)
27, 2020, Pope Francis announced that McGivney had been approved for beatification, which officially occurred on October 31, 2020. He was born to Irish
Michael_J._McGivney
Italian Roman Catholic priest
due to his mild mannered nature and for his preaching abilities. His beatification received the approval of Pope Clement XIII on 10 August 1760. Pietro
Pietro_Corradini
Catholic religious sister and former actress (1982–2016)
"fake news" a claim that it would open a cause for beatification in 2021, noting that the beatification process does not begin until at least 5 years after
Clare_Crockett
Catholic martyr (b. 1946, d. 1990)
beatification. He was beatified in Limpopo on 13 September 2015. Cardinal Angelo Amato – on behalf of Pope Francis – presided over the beatification Mass
Benedict_Daswa
Catholic priest (1965–2000)
martyred in Basilan in 2000 by the Abu Sayyaf group. His cause for beatification was opened in 2021. Gallardo was born on November 29, 1965, in Olongapo
Rhoel_Gallardo
American Catholic Laywoman
November 1, 2022, the Diocese of Bismarck began promoting the cause of her beatification, granting her the title Servant of God. Michelle Christine Duppong was
Michelle_Duppong
First papal visit to the Americas
Declaration of 1965 Ostpolitik Beatifications and canonizations Beatifications Venerable people declared Canonizations Legacy Beatification and canonization of Pope
1965 visit by Pope Paul VI to the United States
1965_visit_by_Pope_Paul_VI_to_the_United_States
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
Oxford, offered its first Mass for the intention of Tolkien's cause for beatification to be opened. A prayer was written for his cause. Tolkien and the characters
J._R._R._Tolkien
Head of the Catholic Church from 1903 to 1914
Tuto, declared that the Church could continue in the beatification of Pius X. His beatification took place on 3 June 1951 at St. Peter's before 23 cardinals
Pope_Pius_X
list of people proposed by each diocese of the Catholic Church for beatification and canonization, whose causes have been officially opened during the
List of people declared Servants of God under Pope Francis
List_of_people_declared_Servants_of_God_under_Pope_Francis
Benedict XVI to approve the beatification; Cardinal Angelo Amato – on the behalf of the pope – presided over the beatification on 19 June 2011. Marguerite
Marguerite_Rutan
Polish Army officer (1901-1995)
made a pilgrimage to Auschwitz to honor the anniversary of Kolbe's beatification. One of the first to speak was Gajowniczek, who declared "I want to
Franciszek_Gajowniczek
Spanish Catholic martyr (1571–1617)
Blessed Alfonso Navarrete OP, also known as Alfonso Navarrete-Benito, sometimes latinised as Alphonsus, (1571 – 1 June 1617) was a Spanish nobleman, Dominican
Alfonso_Navarrete
First Vatican Council.[citation needed] Some Catholics opposed his beatification and canonization for the above reasons. John Paul's position against
Criticism of Pope John Paul II
Criticism_of_Pope_John_Paul_II
Filipino bishop and Servant of God
been declared Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI and his cause for beatification is underway. Alfredo Verzosa y Florentín was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Alfredo_Verzosa
Queen of the Two Sicilies from 1832 to 1836, beatified by the Catholic Church
due to her intercession, a further stage on her process to beatification. Her beatification took place on 25 January 2014 at the Basilica of Santa Chiara
Maria_Cristina_of_Savoy
Italian Roman Catholic nun (1287–1320)
the local church, which was an honour reserved for a select few. Her beatification received approval from Pope Paul V on 19 October 1609. Pope Francis
Margaret_of_Castello
Christian church based in Rome
of the Roman Rite; for permission to venerate at a local level only beatification is needed. Devotions are "external practices of piety" which are not
Catholic_Church
19th-century French tertiary of the Order of Dominicans, foundress and blessed
of the Living Rosary. Pope John XXIII ratified the first step of her beatification process, declaring her venerable. On 26 May 2020, Pope Francis recognized
Pauline_Jaricot
Saint regarded as a heavenly advocate
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints Servant of God list The Venerable list Beatification list Equivalent canonization Related topics Apostle Bishop Companions
Patron_saint
Latin Catholic diocese in the Philippines
Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception, Guiuan formally launched a beatification movement for Donato Guimbaolibot, coinciding with the town fiesta and
Diocese_of_Borongan
Polish Righteous Among the Nations, Catholic martyrs and Blesseds
They are venerated in the Catholic Church as martyrs following their beatification by Pope Francis in 2023; their feast day is celebrated on 7 July (day
Ulma_family
Brazilian Catholic priest (1844–1934)
official reconciliation with the Catholic occurred in December 2015. The beatification process was opened on August 20, 2022 after the Dicastery for the Causes
Padre_Cícero
19th-century Lebanese Maronite monk and saint (1828–1898)
his memory. Walk in the light of the Lord!” The cause for Makhlouf's beatification was formally opened on April 4, 1929, and he was granted the title Servant
Charbel_Makhlouf
the 20th century, who have received recognition as Blessed (through beatification) or Saint (through canonization) from the Catholic Church. Christianity
Chronological list of Catholic saints and blesseds in the 20th century
Chronological_list_of_Catholic_saints_and_blesseds_in_the_20th_century
(February 17, 1952 - March 6, 1962) was a Spanish girl for whom a beatification process was opened by the Roman Catholic Church. She has been declared
María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga
María_del_Pilar_Cimadevilla_López-Dóriga
Beatified Italian religious sister
venerable on 5 July 2002. Mastena's beatification required a miracle to receive papal confirmation in order for beatification to take place. The process for
Maria_Pia_Mastena
Catholic devotion
ISBN 1-4502-3236-1 pages 58–59 Allen, John L. Jr. (28 April 2011), "Beatification Q&A #4: What's the Divine Mercy connection?", National Catholic Reporter
Divine Mercy (Catholic devotion)
Divine_Mercy_(Catholic_devotion)
De La Salle Brother (1894–1945)
Brother Egbert Xavier Kelly, F.S.C. (1894–1945) was an Irish De La Salle Brother who was last assigned to the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines and
Egbert_Xavier_Kelly
Italian Roman Catholic Franciscan tertiary
Michelina Metelli (1300 – 1356), known as Michelina of Pesaro, was an Italian Roman Catholic Franciscan tertiary who was later beatified. Michelina Metelli
Michelina_of_Pesaro
Filipino Religious sister and Venerable
Jesús ("Sisters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus"). Her beatification process was opened in 1982. Isabel de Larrañaga was born in Manila,
Isabel_Larrañaga_Ramírez
Julia Greeley Takes Next Step On the Road to Sainthood". The Tablet. "Beatification Process Begins for Father Thomas F. Price". Maryknoll Mission Society
List of venerated American Catholics
List_of_venerated_American_Catholics
Holy See started the process of beatification of Gospodnetić on 21 December 2014 as well as the process of beatification of the other three priests of the
Juraj_Gospodnetić
Filipino catechist and Servant of God
devoted her life to serving her local diocese and its poor. Her cause for beatification is being processed by the Diocese of Pasig. Laureana Franco was born
Laureana_Franco
English nobleman and rebel leader
Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland, 1st Baron Percy, KG (1528 – 22 August 1572) was an English nobleman, politician and Roman Catholic rebel leader
Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland
Thomas_Percy,_7th_Earl_of_Northumberland
Italian, Servant of God
Raffaele of Sant'Elia a Pianisi (14 December 1816 – 6 January 1901), baptized as Domenico Petrucelli, commonly known as "Padre Raffaele", was an Italian
Raffaele of Sant'Elia a Pianisi
Raffaele_of_Sant'Elia_a_Pianisi
Filipino archbishop and Venerable
of Saint Teresa formally petitioned for the opening of a cause for beatification and canonization. On 15 October 2010, Cardinal Vidal announced that
Teofilo_Camomot
Italian priest and social reformer
cause for his canonization commenced after his death and led to his beatification in mid-1925 and his canonization two decades later on 22 June 1947;
Joseph_Cafasso
Polish Roman Catholic cardinal priest (1881–1948)
territories after the war have also drawn scrutiny. The cause for his beatification and canonization opened in 1992, and he was declared venerable by Pope
August_Hlond
Head of the Catholic Church from 1623 to 1644
Pope Urban VIII (Latin: Urbanus VIII; Italian: Urbano VIII; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644), born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini, was head of the Catholic
Pope_Urban_VIII
Japanese Daimyō and Blessed
he lived until his death two months later. At the beginning of his beatification process he was declared a Servant of God. Pope Francis beatified him
Justo_Takayama
Italian Roman Catholic priest
for Beatification". Marian Movement of Priests. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-04-03. "Mass to inaugurate the opening of the Cause for Beatification & Canonization
Stefano_Gobbi
cathedral – enacting the so-called Tejeda Law – and shot him dead. Zurita's beatification cause commenced under Pope John Paul II on 3 September 1988 and he was
Darío_Acosta_Zurita
American Catholic prelate
his death in 1991. He was nicknamed the "Bishop of the Barrios". His beatification process was opened in 2006 and on 8 July 2016, Pope Francis named him
Alphonse_Gallegos
American nun
African-American religious. In 1988, the congregation formally opened the beatification process for DeLille with the Holy See. She was of mixed race: her father
Henriette_DeLille
American Catholic Priest, POW, and World War II U.S. Army Chaplain}, Decorated WW II Hero
the United States who died in the sinking of the SS Shinyo Maru. A beatification process for him was opened in the Diocese of Lafayette in 2020, titling
Joseph_Verbis_Lafleur
Italian nun and mystic (1550–1618)
Ursula Benincasa, (Italian: Orsola Benincasa), born around 1550 and died in Naples on 20 October 1618, was an Italian nun and mystic, founder of the Oblate
Ursula_Benincasa
Domenica, 6 maggio 1990" [APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO MEXICO AND CURAÇAO. BEATIFICATION OF JUAN DIEGO AND OTHER SERVANTS OF GOD. HOMILY OF JOHN PAUL II. Basilica
List of Mexican Catholic saints
List_of_Mexican_Catholic_saints
Queen of Italy from 1900 to 1946
Nicholas I and Queen Milena of Montenegro. With the opening of her beatification process in 2001, she was titled Servant of God. She was born in Cetinje
Elena_of_Montenegro
Brazilian Venerable
2009. The Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro has begun his beatification process and he was proclaimed venerable in 2023. Guido Vidal França
Guido_Schaffer
Catholic feast day
Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2023-11-23. "Pope paves way to beatification of John Paul II". BBC News. January 14, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-14.
Divine_Mercy_Sunday
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Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord of mercy
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Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Handsome; Indian Cuckoo
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Afghan, African, American, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Muslim
Honest; Great; Increase; Growth; Great Abundance; Prosperity
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Indian
Pure
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English, Indian, Marathi, Sindhi
Countless
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Promise
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Lord Vishnu
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Jewel Adorned by Lord Ram
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Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
A Dove
Boy/Male
Hebrew American Biblical
Jehovah has remembered.
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n.
Formerly, one who had the charge of writing the acts of the martyrs, and the circumstances of their death; now, one of twelve persons, constituting a college in the Roman Curia, whose office is to register pontifical acts and to make and preserve the official record of beatifications.
n.
Beatification.
n.
The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; esp., in the R. C. Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, -- usually a stage in the process of canonization.