Noun
(Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints
Source: WordNetI'm not running for canonisation. Tony Abbott
Canonization The statue of Pope St. Pius X in St. Peter's Basilica infobox Although Pius X's canonisation took place in 1954, the events leading up to it began immediately with his death. Source: Internet
Cause for canonisation main The Testament of Pope Pius XII was published immediately after his death. Source: Internet
However, popular revelations made in the novel, Imprimatur damaged Innocent XI's reputation and thus the planned canonisation of Benedetto Odescalchi was suspended indefinitely. Source: Internet
John Paul II's cause for canonisation commenced in 2005 one month after his death with the traditional five-year waiting period waived. Source: Internet
From 1411 onwards, Caffarini also co-ordinated the compiling of the Processus of Venice, the set of documents submitted as part of the process of canonisation of Catherine, which provides testimony from nearly all of Catherine's disciples. Source: Internet