At the end of the Canonization of a Saint?

[Kmon23]

Seeing how Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII have been canonized as saints today , I got a question about something. I saw the ceremony (if it’s called that) in St. Peter’s Square for the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII.

Has there always been a ceremony of some sort in St. Peter’s Square when canonizing a person? And if not, since when has this been the practice, and what was the practice at the end of canonizing a saint if there is no ceremony?

 

[Marie5890]

Seeing how Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII have been canonized as saints today , I got a question about something. I saw the ceremony (if it’s called that) in St. Peter’s Square for the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII.

Has there always been a ceremony of some sort in St. Peter’s Square when canonizing a person? And if not, since when has this been the practice, and what was the practice at the end of canonizing a saint if there is no ceremony?

Yes, there is always a ceremony in Rome for whenever canonizations are done, as well as beatifications (though those tend to be in the diocese of where the Blessed’s cause is from)

 

[Chatter163]

Pope Benedict XVI is still alive and was not canonized today. He was present at the Canonization Mass this morning–it was Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II who were canonized today.

There is typically a ceremony–in recent times, often a Mass–whenever someone is beatified (the step before sainthood) or canonized. Most commonly this occurs in St. Peter’s Square, but sometimes the Pope travels to a country, and decides to celebrate the beatification or canonization Mass there. Pope Benedict XVI did this when he beatified Blessed John Henry Newman in England during his visit there on 2010. St. John Paul II did this numerous times during his many travels. It is up to the Pope whether he himself celebrates the Mass, or delegates one of the cardinals to do so. In Pope Benedict’s later years, he only celebrated these on certain occasions, as he was beginning to get frail, and sometimes delegated cardinals. Much of the decision comes down to how universally popular the new saint is outside of his or her own country, and what size crowds are expected.

There has not always been a canonization Mass celebrated. Many popes simply published the decree announcing the canonization. However, increasingly over the past century, as more and more pilgrims were able to travel to Rome, these Masses have been held.

 

[Kmon23]

Pope Benedict XVI is still alive and was not canonized today. He was present at the Canonization Mass this morning–it was Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II who were canonized today.

There is typically a ceremony–in recent times, often a Mass–whenever someone is beatified (the step before sainthood) or canonized. Most commonly this occurs in St. Peter’s Square, but sometimes the Pope travels to a country, and decides to celebrate the beatification or canonization Mass there. Pope Benedict XVI did this when he beatified Blessed John Henry Newman in England during his visit there on 2010. St. John Paul II did this numerous times during his many travels. It is up to the Pope whether he himself celebrates the Mass, or delegates one of the cardinals to do so. In Pope Benedict’s later years, he only celebrated these on certain occasions, as he was beginning to get frail, and sometimes delegated cardinals. Much of the decision comes down to how universally popular the new saint is outside of his or her own country, and what size crowds are expected.

There has not always been a canonization Mass celebrated. Many popes simply published the decree announcing the canonization. However, increasingly over the past century, as more and more pilgrims were able to travel to Rome, these Masses have been held.

Maybe I made that mistake in my initial post (although if I did, I did not even realize I made a mistake when articulating/editing my post ). And thank you for this answer, answers my question in full .

 

[powerofk]

Seeing how Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII have been canonized as saints today , I got a question about something. I saw the ceremony (if it’s called that) in St. Peter’s Square for the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XXIII.

You meant Pope John XXIII (John is the only Pope name to go over 20).

Originally, though, canonizations were by popular acclaim. Unfortunately, this could lead to non-Christians to be canonized. I’m sure they’ve had large festivals for canonizations and beatifications ever since they have been done by papal decree.

 

[Kmon23]

You meant Pope John XXIII (John is the only Pope name to go over 20).

Originally, though, canonizations were by popular acclaim. Unfortunately, this could lead to non-Christians to be canonized. I’m sure they’ve had large festivals for canonizations and beatifications ever since they have been done by papal decree.

Okay now I see my error. Can’t believe I made such silly error .