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fabio_rocha
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In what base can the pope canonize someone without a second miracle? I’ve heard there’s guidelines from Benedict XIV. What are those? Cant find anywhere…
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JamesTheJust
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The Pope can unilaterally canonize anybody he likes, being exempted from all requirements. I am not familiar with any code that limits his ability to do this, as the Pope is above canon law.
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Inego_de_Loyola
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I. He’sa da freakin’ Pope.
II. I’ve heard it said that canonization is, in part, an infallible proclamation that the person is in heaven. He wouldn’t need miracles or legal process to make such a proclamation of his own initiative.
III. Another main part of the process to canonization is the churches declaration that the person lived a life of heroic virtue and is worthy of imitation. The Pope, being the churches lawgiver, has the authority to declare this without regard to ordinary process. (A process consisting of laws beholden to his will.)
IV. One of the most central parts of canonization is the extension of a cult to the universal Church; for reasons given above the Pope doesn’t need permission to do this.
V. You seem to be looking for the document from Pope Benedict XIV entitled De Servorum Dei beatificatione et beatorum canonizatione.
II. I’ve heard it said that canonization is, in part, an infallible proclamation that the person is in heaven. He wouldn’t need miracles or legal process to make such a proclamation of his own initiative.
III. Another main part of the process to canonization is the churches declaration that the person lived a life of heroic virtue and is worthy of imitation. The Pope, being the churches lawgiver, has the authority to declare this without regard to ordinary process. (A process consisting of laws beholden to his will.)
IV. One of the most central parts of canonization is the extension of a cult to the universal Church; for reasons given above the Pope doesn’t need permission to do this.
V. You seem to be looking for the document from Pope Benedict XIV entitled De Servorum Dei beatificatione et beatorum canonizatione.
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fabio_rocha
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OK the pope is above canon law I understand that. But how can a pope be so sure a person is truly in heaven without any proof (like miracles)?
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JamesTheJust
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Because he is infallible. The Pope is protected by the Holy Spirit from canonizing anyone who is not actually in Heaven.
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aTraditionalist
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I’m shooting from the hip, but are you sure that this was what the doctrine of infallibility was meant for? Passing judgement on the state of a soul based on what one believes seems to be a slippery slope.
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JamesTheJust
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Indeed, it would be a risky, slippery slope, if the Holy Spirit did not protect the Church from infallibly promulgating error.
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aTraditionalist
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I thought infallibility only dealt with dogma. I’ll admit that I am not an authority on the matter but this seems a little loose of an interpretation on infallibility to me. I’ll look into it and maybe someone will provide some additional fidelity for me.
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JamesTheJust
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Theologians universally recognize that canonizations are granted the charism of infallibility. This quality is what distinguishes them from beatifications.
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