Dicastery for the Causes of Saints declares Federico Kaiser venerable

Pope Leo XIV declared the heroic virtues of Bishop Federico Kaiser, the former bishop of Dülmen, during an audience with the prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. This decree from the Vatican office recognizes Kaiser as venerable.

The announcement was communicated to the Missionaries of Jesus Word and Victim by their general superior, M. Miryam. Following the news, the community gathered at the mausoleum containing Kaiser's remains to pray and sing the Te Deum. A thanksgiving Mass is scheduled for tomorrow.

Kaiser, a missionary of the Sacred Heart who lived from 1903 to 1993, must have his heroic virtues officially recognized by the Pope before the Church can proceed with beatification.