What did the Apostolic See declare about Ricci in 2022?
Canonization
Venerable
Beatification
Saint
Answer
The Apostolic See declared in 2022 that Matteo Ricci was Venerable. This is a formal recognition that he led a life of heroic virtue, an important step on the path to sainthood. The declaration is based on Ricci's dedicated work as a Jesuit missionary in China during the late Ming dynasty, promoting cultural understanding and introducing Western science and knowledge.
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