Sainthood process

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Across
  1. 1. number of years that must pass before the cause can begin
  2. 3. title given to deceased person having heroic virtues
  3. 4. to be beatified you must have this type of virtues
  4. 9. are called to recount facts on person's life
  5. 12. guides and overseas the cause for sainthood
  6. 13. to be beatified you need one of these
  7. 15. made into the person's life, reputation and activities
  8. 16. presents the results of the cause to the Pope
  9. 17. is responsible for beginning the investigation
  10. 18. formal process by which the Church declares Saint
Down
  1. 2. dead body is found free of decay when exhumed
  2. 3. reverence and devotion saint is worthy of
  3. 5. dried blood of saint long dead does this
  4. 6. Congregation for the Causes of saints does this
  5. 7. summary of all documentation
  6. 8. virtues of faith, hope and charity
  7. 10. virtues of prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude
  8. 11. title given after canonization
  9. 14. title given after being beatified