pope john paul ii beatification
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The beatification of Pope John Paul II may be delayed as the Vatican seeks more documentation regarding his almost 27 years as pope, Italian newspapers reported in late May. [1]
The beatification of Pope John Paul “is an occasion of great joy and grace,” Dolan wrote on his blog. [2]
The fourth anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II April 2 was marked by a sense of anticipation following reports that the late pontiff would be beatified on the fifth anniversary next year. [3]
Archbishop Timothy Dolan lauded Pope Benedict’s decision Friday to beatify his popular predecessor - a move that pushes the Polish pontiff a step closer to sainthood. [2]
On 9 May 2005, Benedict XVI began the beatification process for his predecessor. [4]
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the commemorative Mass and said he was praying for “the gift of beatification” for his predecessor. [3]
Sister Marie-Simon Pierre said in the months after John Paul’s death, she prayed to him to rid her of Parkinson’s, which left her unable to walk or write. [2]
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Passionist Father Ciro Benedettini, vice director of the Vatican press office, said June 1 there would be no official comment from the Vatican while the process was under way. [1]
The reliable Polish Daily report indicates that the Congregation for the Cause of the Saints has already concluded the process. [5]
Since the death of John Paul II, a number of clergy at the Vatican and laymen throughout the world have been referring to the late pontiff as “John Paul the Great”‘only the fourth pope to be so acclaimed, and the first since the first millennium. [4]
At the funeral of this extraordinary ‘Servant of the Servants of God’ the faithful shouted and carried signs. [5]
Pope John Paul II reigned as pope of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City for almost 27 years. [4]
According to the newspaper La Stampa, the chief holdup regards hundreds of letters he wrote before and after his election to Wanda Poltawska, a longtime friend and adviser to the pope. [1]
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[1] Pope John Paul’s beatification delayed, Italian newspapers say
[2] Pope John Paul II to receive beatification in May, N.Y.C …
[3] For Pope John Paul II, beatification process may be on final lap
[4] Beatification and canonisation of Pope John Paul II - Wikipedia …
[5] Blessed John Paul II? Late Pope to be Beatified on April 2, 2010 …
[6] Postulator says John Paul II’s beatification process in crucial …