Pope approves canonizations, but no date set because of pandemic
Blessed Charles de Foucauld is pictured in an undated photo. On May 3 Pope Francis approved the canonization of Blessed de Foucauld and six others during an “ordinary public consistory.” Born in Strasbourg, France, in 1858, Blessed de Foucauld lost his faith during his adolescence but rediscovered it after after being inspired by Muslims during a visit to Morocco. (CNS photo/courtesy of I.Media)
By Cindy Wooden • Catholic News Service • Posted May 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) The sainthood causes of seven men and women including the hermit Blessed Charles de Foucauld and the Indian martyr Devasahayam Pillai cleared their final hurdle May 3 during an “ordinary public consistory,” a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes that formally ends the sainthood process.
Pope approves canonizations, but doesn t set date because of pandemic
May 3, 2021 catholic news service
Pope Francis listens as Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Congregation for Saints Causes, speaks during an ordinary public consistory for the approval of the canonization of seven new saints, at the Vatican May 3, 2021. (Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.)
The sainthood causes of seven men and women including the hermit Blessed Charles de Foucauld and the Indian martyr Devasahayam Pillai cleared their final hurdle May 3 during an ordinary public consistory, a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes that formally ends the sainthood process.