Congregation for the Causes of Saints

The Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Congregatio de Causis Sanctorum) is the congregation of the Roman Curia which oversees the complex process which leads to the canonization of saints, passing through the steps of a declaration of "heroic virtues" and beatification. After preparing a case, including the approval of miracles, the case is presented to the pope, who decides whether or not to proceed with beatification or canonization.

Prefects

• Paolo Cardinal Bertoli (1969-1973)
• Luigi Cardinal Raimondi (1973-1975)
• Corrado Cardinal Bafile (1976-1980)
• Pietro Cardinal Palazzini (1980-1988)
• Angelo Cardinal Felici (1988-1995)
• Alberto Cardinal Bovone (pro-prefect 1995-1998, prefect 1998)
• José Cardinal Saraiva Martins (1998- )