56 - How Canonisation Works

Crash Course Catholicism

What is a saint? How does the Catholic church decide if someone is a saint? In this episode we discuss the formal process of canonisation in the Catholic church. ⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2 Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠! Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: Congregation for the Causes of Saints, New Laws for the Causes of Saints The Catholic Encyclopedia: "Beatification and Canonization" "Heroic Virtue" EWTN: The Process of Beatification and Canonization John Paul II, Apostolic Constitution: Divinus Perfectionis Magister Busted Halo, "How Does the Catholic Church Declare Official Saints?", YouTube. Canon Law Centre, "Glossary of Canonical Terms" Official Decree of the Heroic Virtues of Padre Pio "The process of canonization for Josemaría Escrivá" "The Venerable Servant of God, Josemaria Escriva" "Mother Teresa: A Saint for Our Time" St. Therese of Liseux, Story of a Soul

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Crash Course Catholicism breaks down the beliefs, traditions, and teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that's thoughtful, accessible, and engaging. The first 50 episodes of this podcast are a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, while later episodes include deep dives into big questions about God, Scripture, Church history, the saints, morality, and the spiritual life. Our aim is to help you build a stronger understanding of the faith without requiring a theology degree.

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