Angelo Amato
Angelo Amato is an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints from 2008 until his retirement in 2018. He played a significant role in the canonization process of various saints, including the recent approval for the canonization of Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez, a prominent figure in Venezuelan Catholicism. His involvement highlights his dedication to advancing the recognition of holy figures within the Church.
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Angelo Amato was the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints who celebrated the beatification ceremony of Carmen Elena Rendiles.
Carmen Rendiles, la madre que llevaba la cruz cantando
Venezuela· 2025-04-01
Angelo Amato officiated the beatification ceremony of Carmen Rendiles in Caracas.
«Venezuela está de júbilo»: Iglesia venezolana celebró anuncio de canonización de Carmen RendilesVenezuela· 2025-04-01
Angelo Amato officiated the beatification ceremony of Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez.
El papa aprueba la canonización de Carmen Rendiles, será la segunda santa venezolana
Bolivia· 2025-03-31
Angelo Amato was the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints who celebrated the beatification ceremony of Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez.
El papa aprueba la canonización de Carmen Rendiles: será la segunda santa venezolana | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-03-31