beatifying
- present participle of beatify.
Example Sentences
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In beatifying Pope Paul VI, Francis was honoring the architect of Vatican II, which modernized the church in the 1960s and 1970s.
From US News • Oct. 20, 2014
“He is beatifying the idea that Paul VI acted in a holy way when he opened discussion, instead of saying ‘stop, this can’t be debated,'” he added.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2014
Knappenberger approaches his subject as a true believer, beatifying and martyring Swartz instead of sitting with the contradictions of his life.
From The Verge • Jun. 27, 2014
Some have questioned the Church's speed in beatifying the late pope, just six years after his death, our correspondent says.
From BBC • May 1, 2011
The Holy See is really as dilatory in beatifying parties, or making them happy, as the High Court of Chancery.
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various
