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Britain looks set to have it's first new saint since the reformation.
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Originally Posted by BBC News
Cardinal John Henry Newman is closer to being canonised after a second miracle in his name was confirmed by the Pope.
Two authenticated miracles are required before sainthood and Newman, who was already attributed with curing a man's spinal disease, is now said to have healed a woman's unstoppable bleeding.
The Birmingham Oratory announced Pope Francis' decree with "great joy".
Newman, born in the city in 1801, would become the first English saint to have lived since the Reformation.
The UK's leading Catholic, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said Newman was "deeply admired", particularly by the people of Birmingham who "lined the streets" when he died.
The former Archbishop of Birmingham added that the announcement of Newman's pending canonisation was "wonderful news".
Birmingham Oratory, the community founded by Newman in 1849, said the confirmation of his "heroic sanctity will be welcomed by Catholics and Anglicans alike".
I just thought it was nice that we were getting a saint, and a one from Birmingham of all places.
Just what we need a bloody saint.... isnt it time this nonsense was done away with..maybe they ll have a hall of fame or vatican streets with stars next.. Just looked up what it all means.... now how many of us will be dug up after burial to see if weve decomposed or still our lovely self.... https://www.dummies.com/religion/chr...tholic-church/
Just what we need a bloody saint.... isnt it time this nonsense was done away with..maybe they ll have a hall of fame or vatican streets with stars next.. Just looked up what it all means.... now how many of us will be dug up after burial to see if weve decomposed or still our lovely self.... https://www.dummies.com/religion/chr...tholic-church/
Now, now. Just think of it as something like left over religious haggis.
No, some of these relics have looked more like haggis. Only the Lord knows what it is inside some those bejeweled and gilded reliquaries!
mmm true..
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