[frogjerk]

Of course the determination is made by the church. To whom else is it of importance?

Then why, as an atheist, are you making a big deal out of the Church Militant seeking canonization of Pope John Paul II?

[MineralMan]

"Then why, as an atheist, are you making a big deal out of the Church Militant seeking canonization of Pope John Paul II?"

Because, as I said, I have an interest in sainthood as understood by the Roman Catholic Church. I'm not really making a big deal of it, though.