Pope Francis clears John Paul II for sainthood
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.
File photo of Pope John Paul II. Photo: AP
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.
Pope Francis also decided today (July 5) to canonize another pope, John XXIII, even though there has been no second miracle attributed to his intercession. The Vatican said Pope Francis approved a decision by cardinals and bishops.
The ceremonies are expected before the end of the year. The date of Dec 8 has been floated as a possibility, given it is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a major feast day for the church. AP
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