Kochi: Kerala’s spiritual heritage witnessed a historic moment as Mother Elishwa was officially declared Blessed by the Catholic Church. The solemn announcement took place at the Vallarpadam Basilica, where Cardinal Sebastian Francis of Penang, Malaysia representing Pope Leo proclaimed her beatification before tens of thousands of devoted faithful.

Following the declaration, the Vatican’s Apostolic Nuncio to India, Archbishop Dr. Leopoldo Girelli, conveyed a message on behalf of the Holy See, and Cardinal Oswald Gracias unveiled a statue honoring Mother Elishwa. The beatification comes 112 years after her passing, marking a long-awaited recognition of her life and virtues.

The Holy Synod had completed all formal procedures after Pope Leo acknowledged a miracle attributed to Mother Elis

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