In the Catholic Church, a miracle commission plays a crucial role in the canonization process. After a recognized stage of investigation into a person's life, demonstrating evidence of holiness, a miracle commission rigorously examines a potential miracle attributed to the candidate's intercession. This involves a thorough Church investigation, including medical and scientific evaluations, to ascertain whether the healing or event was inexplicable by natural means. If the commission finds sufficient evidence that a miracle occurred, its findings are presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. A positive conclusion from this process contributes significantly towards the eventual declaration by the Pope of the candidate's sainthood.