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What is beatification? How the Catholic church determines the path to sainthood

In this Sunday, July 4, 2021 file photo, Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives to recite the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican. [AP]

On November 5, 2022, the Catholic Church will formally recognise Sister Maria Carola Cechin (1877-1925) as "Blessed". The Italian-born nun spent two decades serving in Kenya.

After this, in places closely associated with Sister Carola or within her religious order, Catholic church services can be held in her honour. An annual celebration in the church calendar of seasons can also be dedicated to her. Additionally, churches and other institutions in those areas can be named after her.

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