Thursday, July 03, 2008

Fr. Damien May be Canonized Next Year

From KITV.com

The Congregation of the Causes of Saints at the Vatican has voted to canonize Father Damien of Molokai to sainthood.

After the verification of two medical miracles, after decades of investigation into the life and works of Damien De Veuster, the Consisterie at the Vatican has at long last voted to elevate the Martyr of Molokai to its Pantheon of Saints. The measure now awaits the signature of Pope Benedict XVI.

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Despite the heretical and offensive reference to the "Pantheon of saints" mentioned in the article, this is great news.

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