Pinoy bishop a step closer to sainthoodFr. MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican has affirmed the heroic virtues of the late Filipino archbishop Teofilo Camomot, bringing him a step closer to sainthood, an official of the Archdiocese of Cebu said yesterday. “With this favorable outcome, the cause of beatification and Canonization of Bishop Camomot will be forwarded for further examination to the Commission of Bishops and Cardinals of the congregation,” Balili said in a statement. A second miracle is needed before Camomot will be declared a saint through a canonization ritual led by Pope Francis. Teresa Parish in Talisay Cebu in 1943, and Titular Bishop of Clisma and auxiliary bishop of Jaro, Iloilo on March 26, 1955.

Source: Philippine Star November 12, 2021 03:52 UTC