 The theologians approved this as well on 30 October 2006 as did the Congregation on 9 January 2007.Pope Benedict XVI approved the healing as a miracle on 22 February 2007 which resulted from Preca's direct intercession, and Preca was canonized on 3 June 2007 in Saint Peter's Square after having formalized the date for the celebration at a consistory on 23 February 2007 at 11