BEATIFICATION

Marthe Robin was declared "Venerable" in November 2014 by Pope Francis. The recognition that Marthe was "heroic in virtue" by Pope Francis was a key step in her cause of beatification. A case presenting an inexplicable healing obtained through her intercession is currently being examined in Rome.

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As early as December 2014, a case presenting an inexplicable healing obtained through the intercession of Marthe Robin was submitted in Rome. This miracle was initially the subject of a diocesan inquiry and must now be examined by the Roman Congregation for the Causes of Saints using testimonies, documents and scientific expert assessments. If the commission in charge of this examination recognises the validity of the miracle, the pope can then decide to declare her "blessed" on a date of his choice.

Once the case of the miracle has been sent to the Vatican, there are several major steps to be completed. First of all, two experts in the disease that the person was suffering from must be appointed to examine the broad lines of the case. Then a commission of doctors examines the case in detail. If they come to the conclusion that the healing cannot be explained given the current state of scientific knowledge, then a committee of theologians is assigned the task of deciding whether it can be described as a "miracle" in the order of faith.
At the end of this rigorous procedure, involving numerous medical experts and theologians, the assembly of the congregation, made up of cardinals and bishops, decides whether the case should be referred to the pope for final judgement. The latter is the only person who can sign the recognition of the miracle. This act is the necessary condition for beatification, which is the result of a long process that only the pope can ultimately, decide.