Events Tagged: "canonization"

John XV becomes hundred-thirty-seventh pope - first formal papal canonization (St. Ulrich)

Saint Hugh of Cluny canonized by Pope Calixtus II; credited with numerous miracles and making Cluny the most powerful monastery in Europe

St. Anthony of Padua canonized 11 months after death - fastest canonization in history, tongue found incorrupt

Louis IX canonized by Pope Boniface VIII - only French king to become saint, model of Christian kingship

St. Frances of Rome canonized - model for married sanctity - Her life proves holiness exists in all states against Protestant rejection of saints

Divine Mercy Sunday established universally - St. Faustina canonized - 'Mankind will not have peace until it turns to Divine Mercy'

St. Josemaría Escrivá canonized - 300,000 attend, largest ever - Universal call to holiness proclaimed

Mother Teresa canonized - Model of charity without compromise - Holy Face devotion central

Pope Paul VI canonized - Humanae Vitae prophet vindicated - predicted contraception's destruction