Pope Francis initiates beatification process for Belgium's late King Baudouin, sparking controversy.

The Vatican has launched a process to investigate the life of Belgium's late King Baudouin for potential beatification, following his abdication in 1990 to avoid approving an abortion bill. Pope Francis initiated this step, calling for Baudouin's beatification, which has sparked controversy in Belgium, with the Prime Minister calling the move "totally unacceptable." The saint-making process involves a detailed investigation and can take years or even centuries.

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