The Audio Long Read Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process
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Jan 17, 2025 Linda Kinstler, an insightful author, delves into the Vatican's secretive sainthood process. She shares the compelling story of Carlo Acutis, a young boy whose miraculous life has captured the Church's attention. The discussion reveals how candidates are assessed, the evolving definition of miracles, and the balance between faith and ecclesiastical authority. Kinstler also highlights the impact of individual beliefs amid institutional scrutiny, offering a fascinating look into canonization's cultural significance today.
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Acutis's Miracle Collection
- Carlo Acutis, a devout Catholic, collected miracle stories as a child and created a website showcasing them.
- He aimed to become a saint himself, predicting his own early death.
The Saint-Making Process
- Sainthood requires a posthumous trial, including assessments of the candidate's life and miracles attributed to them after death.
- This process, managed by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, often involves scientifically inexplicable miracles.
Sainthood and Church Image
- Sainthood involves identity, politics, and geography, with the Church shaping its image through canonizations.
- Acutis, potentially the first millennial saint, exemplifies the Church's efforts to connect with younger generations.