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A Step Closer to Sainthood for Pope John Paul II
19 hours ago ago from About.com World News
A truly beloved pontiff -- and crucial figure in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe -- has been recognized as "venerable" by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI, putting the first Polish pope a step closer to sainthood. CNN explains : "A miracle attributed to Pope John Paul's intervention will have to be verified for him to be declared 'blessed,' or beatified. A second miracle would have to be confirmed for him to then be officially ...
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22 hours ago ago from Union of Catholic Asian News » Home
VATICAN CITY (UCAN) Pope Benedict has issued decrees that move two of his well-known predecessors, Pius XII and John Paul II, a step closer to being declared saints. Pope John Paul II He issued a similar decree for Mary Ward, the English-born founder of a women's religious congregation in the 17th century that today has communities in several Asian countries. The Pope issued a total of 21 decrees on Dec. 19, relating to ...
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55 minutes ago ago from The Church in Malta
Pope John Paul II Benedict XVI authorized the decrees that recognize the heroic virtue of Popes John Paul II and Pius XII, which pushes them both one step closer to canonization. The German Pontiff approved a total of 21 decrees Saturday, five of which are for miracles attributed to those who are beatified, and are now qualified for canonization. Five decrees are for miracles attributed to those who are venerable, and are ...
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10 hours ago ago from American Papist: Not Your Average Catholic!
HUGE news from over the weekend.... Pope Benedict XVI has signed a decree recognizing the late Pope John Paul II's life of “heroic virtue.” With his signature, Benedict XVI throws the door wide open to the beatification of the much-loved Polish Pontiff and gives him the title "Venerable." On Saturday morning, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints led by Archbishop Angelo Amato met with Pope Benedict XVI to celebrate their 40th ...
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