alt text: a manipulated image portraying the alleged killer/controversial folk hero re-envisioned as a saintly figure, wearing Christian religious garb with a sun-like halo shining behind his head
Source: someone said this image hit the front page on reddit before being “censored”.
Apparent credit: @gedogfx (IG). Title source: “Inkl”. 💩posting for meme archival and commentary purposes.
I was ready to point out that this was not possible because canonisation requires the person have performed two miracles, but then I found out that there is actually a pathway without that:
The miracles are going to be people praying to him to have their claims accepted.
I’m not sure they can waive the requirement that a saint be dead however, it’s sort of part of the definition…
Doesn’t one of the charges carry the death penalty?
I think there is an inbetween where you not declared saint but basically are declared somewhat holy ready to be sainted once you die.
Beatification
But he’s already so beautified 😍
Well, the Popeis the absolute sovereign dictator of Church dogma, so if he says tomorrow that Luigi is a saint, then all 1 billion Catholics worldwide must listen
Kind of. He is the leader of the church but the congregation of Cardinals also holds a lot of political sway over the office as well and advise the pope on all kinds of matters.