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Pope John Paul II Sainthood Approved by Cardinals
The late Pope John Paul II has gone through one of the last hurdles before canonization, as a commission of cardinals and bishops met earlier this week and gave their consent for his sainthood. All that is left now is for Pope Francis to make a final decision.
Second Miracle Attributed to Pope John Paul II; Set for Fastest Sainthood in Modern History
Pope John Paul II, the popular Polish pope who served from 1978 until his death in 2005, has had a second miracle attributed to his name, setting him on course toward the fastest canonization in modern Roman Catholic Church history.
Pope John Paul II’s Blood to be Displayed in Mexico
The blood of Pope John Paul II will be flown out and displayed in over 100 locations in Mexico next week according to an announcement made by officials on Tuesday.
Pope John Paul II's Blood Stolen From Church in Italy
A container that holds some of the blood of the late Pope John Paul II has been stolen from a church in Italy.
Catholic Leader Pleads With Thieves to Return Pope John Paul II Blood Relic
Thieves who stole a reliquary containing blood from Pope John Paul II are being asked by an Italian Roman Catholic Church official to return the item.
Canadian Sculptor Tim Schmalz, Who Met Pope John Paul II, Remembers His Impact Prior to Sainthood Ceremony
More than half a million people gathered in St. Peter's Square Sunday to join Pope Francis and Retired Benedict XVI for holy mass and the sainthood ceremony for Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Canadian sculptor Tim Schmalz had the honor of meeting Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II and told The Christian Post that both pontiffs have encouraged the 1.2 billion Catholics around the world and Christians of all denominations to help the poor and marginalized in society.
This Week in Christian History: Pope John Paul II, 'Godspell,' Fatima
Here are just a few things that happened this week, May 13–19, in Church history. They include the first showing of the musical Godspell, the birth of Pope John Paul II, and the first reported sighting of Our Lady of Fatima.
US Flight Crash: Catholic Friar on Board, Prayed with Pope John Paul II Relic
A Catholic friar, who was on board the plane that crash landed in Poland on Tuesday, said he prayed to God and held a lock of hair belonging to Pope John Paul II as the plane circled in turmoil above the airport.
Over 1 Million Catholics in Rome for Pope John Paul II’s Beatification
A crowd of over 1 million people converged on St Peter’s Square and surrounding streets in Vatican City Sunday morning to witness the beatification of Pope John Paul II.