What do you think about a pope becoming saint via performing multiple miracles? Can this be true?

Answer 1

A pope can become a saint, know humans dont make miracles. Saints are man made, not necessarly chosen by god.

Answer 2

In the Catholic Church, there is a process called "Canonization" by which a deceased person can be declared to be a saint.

The first step is to open an investigation into the person's life. If the Congregation for the Causes of Saints (a department of the Vatican that handles these matters) decides that the person lived a life of heroic virtue, then the person is named "Venerable".

If someone receives a miracle through the intercession of the "Venerable", then the Congregation investigates. If the Congregation finds that the miracle was authentic, then the "Venerable" will be named "Blessed". If another miracle occurs through the intercession of the "Blessed", and the Congregation declares it to be authentic, then the person can be named a saint.

Usually, the miracles will involve miraculous cures. They are investigated carefully so as to ensure that there is no natural explanation. This process definitely is not haphazard. It's important, as well, to understand that it is the person's intercession with God that brings the miracle about. We don't believe that anyone - alive or dead - works miracles apart from God.

Moreover, the Church does not "make" saints. A saint is someone who is in Heaven, and when the Church canonizes someone, the canonization is simply an acknowledgment of the fact that the person is in Heaven. A soul in Heaven is there whether or not the Church acknowledges it.

There has been a report of a miracle resulting from the intercession of the late Pope John Paul II, but, as far as I know, it is still under investigation.

Answer 3

Hello,

In fairness, when deciding who is a saint or not the Church goes through a lot of investigation; sometimes for centuries and even appoints a devil's advocate to dig up any dirty laundery or faults the candidate may have that would question his or her qualifications. So far one lady claimed a miracle from an ailment when thinking or praying with the last pope in her mind but hey, so has Benny Hinn_:)
I'll believe a real miracle when I see anyone from a TV minister to a pope get a quadrapeligic out of a wheel chair and on his feet.

Michael

Answer 4

Saints are people in heaven or on their way to heaven. All Christians dead and alive are saints.

The Catholic Church selects some of the most extraordinary examples, does in-depth research, and canonizes them.

Canonization is the solemn declaration by the Pope that a deceased member of the faithful may be proposed as a model and intercessor (not mediator) to the Christian faithful on the basis of the fact that the person lived a life of heroic virtue or remained faithful to God through martyrdom.

Here is the modern method of canonization:

In order to allow greater objectivity and less emotion, no petition for sainthood can be made until at least 5 years after the candidate’s death.

+ Diocesan Investigation +

A diocese, parish, religious congregation, or association asks the bishop of the diocese in which the candidate died to open the investigation. After Vatican approval, the bishop forms a diocesan tribunal.

Witnesses are called before the tribunal to recount the candidate’s heroic exercise of Christian virtues. All documents regarding the candidate must be gathered.

At this point he is entitled to the title of Servant of God.

+ Vatican Investigation +

All documentation is passed on to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican.

The cause undergoes an examination by nine theologians.

If passed, the cause is for examined by the Congregation.

If passed, the cause is presented to the Pope for approval. A decree is published and read publicly.

+ Beatification +

A miracle attributed to the Servant of God is necessary.

The miracle must be proven through an appropriate investigation and another decree is issued.

Then the Pope decides on beatification.

With beatification, the candidate receives the title of Blessed.

+ Canonization +

Another miracle occurring after beatification is needed for canonization (sainthood), attributed to the Blessed’s intercession.

This miracle must again be proven through an appropriate investigation.

Papal infallibility is involved with canonization.

The Blessed acquires the title of Saint.

Making Saints: http://www.usccb.org/comm/SaintsFinal.pdf

+ With love in Christ.

Answer 5

If you are talking about a deceased pope being elevated to sainthood in the Catholic church, there are various steps that needs to be examined before a person can be declared a saint. Intercessory prayer by the individual along with documentation that the person lived a virtuous life. In our lifetime we can see the works of both Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa to understand their way of life and what made them be called saints on earth. So, why not make them role models for generations to come in living in a way that God would want us to live?

Many non-Catholics do not understand our asking for help from those who are in heaven. Asking for them to pray for us is no different than me calling a special friend and ask for prayer. Only difference is that the one we invoke to hear and intercede in our prayer can pray while we and our earthly prayer partners are sleeping, working, watching tv, etc. When we get to heaven, we don't stop working. We will praise God forever--

God Bless You! Hope this explanation helps.

Answer 6

No person can perform a miracle. The miracle is done by God. I have seen many a miracles. One time I prayed for a deaf man and his ear opened. I am not a saint, just a regular person.

Answer 7

Chriss Angel preforms multiple miracles is he a saint?

Answer 8

The Bible refers to all believers in Jesus Christ as "saints." Yet, all believers are undeserving sinners saved only through the grace of Christ. So, I would have to say that one is not a saint designated by the Church, as there is nothing in the Bible that would confirm such a doctrine.

Answer 9

I personally, think that the only miracle the pope will ever perform, is his ability to live as long as all the popes do.... I think the pope is overrated. God is the only one who can perform miracles.

Answer 10

A Saint is revealed to and not made by the Catholic Church..

Overtime I suggest that you read sections of this.. http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/entiretoc1.htm