Has Sainthood Ever Been Revoked?
The Only Time the Church Has Ever Come Close to Downgrading a Group of Saints Was in 1969, When Pope Paul Vi Called for a Review of Those Who Achieved Their...
The only time the Church has ever come close to downgrading a group of saints was in 1969, when Pope Paul VI called for a review of those who achieved their status before the institution of formal canonization proceedings in the 13th century. ...
Why is Saint Christopher not a saint anymore?
Among Catholicism's most popular saints, Christopher was listed as a martyr. Legend had it he carried a child who grew increasingly heavy across a river -- the child was supposed to be carrying the weight of God. But there wasn't enough historical evidence the man ever existed, so Pope Paul VI dropped him.
Has anyone been made a saint while alive?
No, the process of canonization is lengthily and a review of the circumstances surrounding a person's death would be extensive. Mother Teresa was considered a "living saint" within her lifetime, but that was an editorial description, not a legitimate title by the Catholic Church.
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