Congregation for the Causes of Saints

The Congregation for the Causes of Saints is a department of the Vatican responsible for overseeing the process of recognizing individuals as saints in the Catholic Church. They examine evidence of a candidate’s holiness, virtues, and any miracles attributed to them. Their work ensures that only those who lived exemplary faith and virtue, and whose lives inspire others, are officially canonized. This process helps the faithful honor role models of Christian excellence and saints’ intercession.