Why Pope Francis Wants to Declare Murdered Archbishop Romero a Saint

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22. Ok. Has that question been answered?

I used to think it was some kind of super-special secret process, but it seems pretty straight forward.

And like most things religious, the human factor makes it less than perfect.

I have recently had the opportunity to learn more about St. Francis and to visit many of the places that are important in his story. FWIW, he was a very special person and remains very powerful today. His sainthood means a great deal to some people.

Then again, there are lots of saints that nobody pays much attention to. Every little town around here has a patron saint and a big to-do for them once a year.

It's about ritual and symbolism, and I find that very interesting.