beatification

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Canonisation is the final step towards sainthood in the Catholic Church, following beatification.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Lyle Menendez spearheaded a beatification project at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, and his brother has organized artwork for the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

In 1995, Israel's Yad Vashem awarded Jozef and Wiktoria with the title "Righteous Among the Nations", and in 2003 the beatification process was launched.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

During a ceremonious Mass, papal envoy Cardinal Marcello Semeraro read out the Latin formula of the beatification of the Ulma family signed last month by Pope Francis.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

It was not like Stephen's prayers, which had seized upon Marsyas' spirit because of their unshaken confidence and beatification, and had terrified him, as assaults upon his steadfastness.

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth