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What happens during a beatification?

What happens during a beatification?

Monday, September 21, 2026

Beatifications are a tremendous milestone in the process of canonization. The Latin word "beatus," a title bestowed on the individual in question at a beatification, means "blessed" or "happy." The post What happens during a beatification? first appeared on OSV News.

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