Pope St. John Paul II
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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
Cardinal says two soon-to-be saint Popes had 'great affinity'
A member of the Vatican department in charge of canonization says that John XXIII and John Paul II, both expected... Read more
John Paul II film festival seeks movies 'that inspire'
Preparing for its fourth event in recent years, a Florida-based international film festival named for Pope John Paul II is... Read more
Consistory to pick canonization dates could be in September
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office says the consistory of cardinals which will discuss the canonization of Bl.... Read more
Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized
Pope Francis has approved the cause for canonization of two previous Popes, Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII. Read more
Vatican theologians approve second miracle of John Paul II
Theologians at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints have approved a second miracle granted through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II... Read more
Margaret Thatcher a 'staunch family champion,' ambassador says
After Pope Francis praised the Christian ethics of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the British ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects
On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his... Read more
Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary
Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more
John Paul II seen in Pope Francis, Vatican official reflects
On the eighth anniversary of Blessed John Paul II’s death, the Vatican official in charge of overseeing his canonization process... Read more
John Paul II's canonization progress remains confidential
The Vatican’s continuing work on Blessed John Paul II’s cause for sainthood cannot currently be made public, said the prefect... Read more
Benedict XVI's crowds slightly larger than John Paul II's
The streets of Rome are beginning to fill with pilgrims coming to see Benedict XVI for one last time, bringing... Read more
Vatican denies that Muslims ordered assassination of John Paul II
The director of the Vatican press office has rejected claims by Ali Agca, the man responsible for the assassination attempt... Read more
Bishops find progress in relationship with Catholic colleges
A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging... Read more
Bono thanks Vatican for helping with debt forgiveness
The famous U2 vocalist Bono traveled to the Vatican Nov. 16 to thank the Church for its work to free... Read more
Vatican approves addition of Bl. John Paul II's feast for US
The Congregation for Divine Worship has approved the celebration of Blessed John Paul II's feast day in the dioceses of... Read more
Police recover stolen relic of Blessed John Paul II
Police quickly recovered a vile of Blessed John Paul II's blood, which was stolen on Aug. 28 in the city... Read more
Healing of Colombian man could pave way for John Paul II canonization
The testimony of a Colombian man who says he was “miraculously cured” of Parkinson's Disease through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
