Popes John Paul II, John XXIII to Become Saints

The Vatican has hung banners with the images of John Paul II and John XXIII, the two popes who will be made saints Sunday.


Pope John Paul II Cleared For Sainthood

Pope John Paul II has been cleared for Sainthood by Pope Francis. Techincally a Saint needs to miracles in their lifetime, but Pope Francis has cleared one.The Vatican has yet to clear Pope John Paul II for his second miracle during his intercession but said that Francis has enough power to declare John Paul a Saint without one. Along with John Paul II, John XXIII is also going to be canonized. John XXIII is said to be the one who brought the Catholic Church into the modern world. So far, the canonization is expected by the end of the year but there is no word to exactly when. The Polish media is pushing for the celebration to be in October to mark the 35th anniversary of John Paul’s election. Read about John Paul’s miracle below.


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