Following his death, Thomas Becket was canonised by which Pope?
Pope Urban III
Pope Alexander III
Pope Gregory VIII
Pope Clement III
Answer
Pope Alexander III proclaimed Thomas Becket a saint in 1173, granting him the title "Saint Thomas of Canterbury." This act of canonization elevated Becket's status within the Catholic Church and fueled the popularity of his cult, solidifying his legacy as a martyr and venerated religious figure.
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