Anyway, did she really live a life of exceptional virtue? I don't know, although her bulimia might under normal circumstances count against her. But these aren't normal circumstances.
I'll ask some Catholic friends of mine for their input.
I'm Catholic, but I checked for the latest requirements - here they are:
Canonization is the process the Catholic Church uses to name a saint.
The process begins after the death of a Catholic whom people regard as holy.
The local bishop investigates the candidate's life and writings
for heroic virtue or martyrdom.
A panel of theologians at the Vatican evaluates the candidate.
After approval, the Pope proclaims the candidate 'venerable'.
The next step is beatification.
This requires evidence of one miracle (except in the case of martyrs).
Since the Catholic Church considers miracles to be proof
that the person is "in heaven" and can intercede for the faithful,
the miracle must take place after the candidate's death
and as a result of a specific petition to the candidate.
Only after one more miracle will the pope canonize the saint.
For the Catholic Church, the title of saint means
that the person lived a holy life, is "in heaven,"
and is to be honored by the universal Church.
Canonization does not "make" a person a saint;
it recognizes who is already one.
But the Sainthood investigation must originate within the candidates' diocese.
Thank you. I'm not trying to disparage Terri Schiavo or her memory. I just am dubious about her becoming a saint. When I think of saints, I'm stuck with the image of Peter, no less.