Pope St. John Paul II
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Pope: Christ’s wounds are sign of God’s love
At the canonization Mass for Popes John Paul II and John XXIII on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis emphasized the... Read more
Popes John Paul II, John XXIII officially declared saints
In a packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis officially declared former pontiffs John... Read more
Pilgrims fill Roman churches in vigils before canonizations
Parishes throughout the city of Rome were filled the evening of April 26 with pilgrims spending the night in prayer... Read more
Polish youth in Rome: John Paul II is 'our pride'
Having traveled 20 hours for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII, Polish youth voiced their excitement... Read more
John Paul II remembered for influential love of youth, nature
Pope John Paul II’s love for young people and nature was based on a profound understanding of the link that... Read more
Benedict XVI to concelebrate at canonization Mass
The Holy See’s press office has announced that retired pontiff Benedict XVI will be a concelebrant at Sunday’s Mass and... Read more
Knights of Columbus host Mass for Polish pilgrims in Rome
In honor of the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII the Knights donated two fields in Rome... 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
JPII's theology of the body is transformative, scholar says
John Paul II’s upcoming canonization gives new impetus to his “ground-breaking” theology of the body, which has the potential to... Read more
Ancient Roman church to host English pre-canonization prayer vigil
On April 26, the evening before the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, English speaking pilgrims... Read more
Woman cured by John Paul II bringing suitcase of prayers to Rome
Floribeth Mora, the 50-year-old Costa Rican woman whose miraculous healing paved the way for the canonization of John Paul II,... 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
Benedict XVI: I knew during his life that John Paul II was a saint
In a rare interview, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recalled his close friendship with Blessed John Paul II, saying that the... Read more
Postulators reflect on humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII
The postulators of the canonization causes for both John Paul II and John XXIII told journalists at the Vatican that... 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
Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII
Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will... Read more
Colo. parish looks to John Paul II in family-focused initiative
Blessed John Paul II’s life and teachings on family and marriage are still bearing fruit, say members of one Colorado... Read more
Vatican to launch webpage detailing work of Popes on women
Leading up to the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII, the Pontifical Council for the Laity will... Read more
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival
The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time... Read more
John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more
