canonisation

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

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I'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

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