beatify

1. V-T When the Catholic church beatifies someone who is dead, it declares officially that they were a holy person, usually as the first step toward making them a saint. (为逝者)行宣福礼

In May, Pope John Paul is to beatify Gianna Beretta. 五月份，约翰·保罗教皇将为吉娜·伯莱塔宣福。

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Thousands attended the beatification of Juan Diego. 数千人参加了胡安·迪亚哥的宣福仪式。