canonization
Example Sentences
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“This canonization is a great opportunity for the Church to stand against the prevailing communal poison.”
From Washington Post
It’s been more than two years since the Vatican held a public canonization ceremony, the Associated Press reported.
From Washington Times
It was the first canonization Mass at the Vatican since before the coronavirus pandemic and, aside from Easter celebrations last month, drew one of the biggest crowds in recent times.
From Seattle Times
Beyond her discomfort with being called a saint, Ms. Day, who eschewed materialism, expressed concern about the use of church money for things like canonization, which requires years of painstaking work.
From New York Times
He said the report would hurt Benedict’s chances of following in the footsteps of John Paul II and other popes toward canonization.
From New York Times
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