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.

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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