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Pope John XXIII a testimony to 'the strength of goodness'
The life of Pope John XXIII shows the saint's deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others,... Read more
New Pope saints credited with fostering theology of women
Women in the Church offered praise for the works of newly-canonized Saints John XXIII and John Paul II, saying that... Read more
Masses of Thanksgiving offered in Rome for new Pope saints
Following the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XIII, Church officials presided over two Masses of Thanksgiving, drawing... Read more
Book details collaboration of Roncalli and his Venetian chancellor
A book published this month in Italian reveals the collaborative relationship between John XXIII, when he was Patriarch of Venice,... Read more
Canonization Mass may draw 1,000 bishop concelebrants
Holy See Press Office director Father Federico Lombardi said that as many as 150 cardinals and 1,000 bishops will concelebrate... Read more
Friends, scholars recount sanctity of 'Good Pope John'
At a conference held at the Vatican Wednesday, a scholar on Bl. John XXIII and the Pope's one-time butler both... Read more
Knights of Columbus prepares to celebrate papal canonizations
The Knights of Columbus will sponsor major celebrations of the double canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John... Read more
Cardinal: dedication to God links John XXIII, John Paul II
The papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II are connected in their dedication to God and to lives of... Read more
Spanish archbishop encourages faithful to attend canonizations
Archbishop Jose Ansejo Pelegrina of Seville, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter inviting Catholics to take part in pilgrimages to... Read more
Papal canonizations to be a spiritual event, cardinal stresses
At a Monday news conference detailing preparations for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, the... Read more
John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday
The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more
Canonization date of late Popes to be announced in September
Pope Francis plans to hold a consistory Sept. 30 to formally approve the sainthood of Blesseds John Paul II and... Read more
