10-01-2002, 11:00 PM
<span style='font-family:courier'>There must be an investigation into her life, which normally begins five years after death. In addition, there must be proof that she is responsible for at least one miracle.
A likely candidate is then "beatified," which means people may pray to the person and ask he or she to intervene with God on their behalf. Beatification reflects the pope's declaration that a deceased person is in heaven and is worthy of veneration.
Canonization, or full sainthood, follows after an undetermined number of years. The Vatican may consider speeding up the process for Mother Teresa...</span>
A likely candidate is then "beatified," which means people may pray to the person and ask he or she to intervene with God on their behalf. Beatification reflects the pope's declaration that a deceased person is in heaven and is worthy of veneration.
Canonization, or full sainthood, follows after an undetermined number of years. The Vatican may consider speeding up the process for Mother Teresa...</span>