What does "canonization" mean?
Being declared a saint by the Catholic Church
Being canonized as a royal family member
Receiving a musical tribute
Getting portrayed in a literary work
Answer
Canonization is the act of declaring a saint by the Catholic Church. The process begins with a candidate being nominated by a bishop. If the candidate is approved by the Vatican, a formal investigation is launched to gather evidence of the candidate's holiness. If the investigation is successful, the candidate is beatified, which means they are declared "blessed".
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