Title: Canonization and authority in the Western Church
Description: Canonization refers to the insertion of the name of a new saint into the Canon of the Mass or into a list (canon) of saints. The main interest of this study lies in the first of Bellarmine's seven points: The name is inscribed in the catalogue of saints, i.e. public recognition of him is ordered. - Introduction.
Subjects: Canonization, Authority, Religious aspects