Beatification of Pope John Paul II scheduled on May 1
Pope Benedict XVI has set May 1 as the date to honour Pope John Paul II as a model of saintliness for the church. According to Vatican officials, there was nothing in John Paul's record that called into question his beatification.
IN ORDER to beatify Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI has set May 1 as the date to honour him as a model of saintliness for the church. According to Vatican officials, there was nothing in John Paul's record that called into question his beatification.
The present pope has signed off on the miracle needed for this purpose. A French nun's recovery from Parkinson's disease attributed to Pope John Paul II was regarded miraculous for beatification. Vatican-appointed panels of doctors and theologians, cardinals and bishops have approved that the cure of French nun, Sister Marie Simon-Pierre, was a miracle due to the intercession of the late pope.
One may recall that people had chanted ‘Santo Subito!’ or ‘Sainthood immediately!’ during the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
It is held that the May 1 ceremony in the presence of Benedict will draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Rome. A large gathering is expected at the Vatican during this ceremony and Christian devotees from across the world are likely to throng Rome on May 1.
One may recall that people had chanted ‘Santo Subito!’ or ‘Sainthood immediately!’ during the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
It is held that the May 1 ceremony in the presence of Benedict will draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Rome. A large gathering is expected at the Vatican during this ceremony and Christian devotees from across the world are likely to throng Rome on May 1.
Pope John Paul II was very popular and liked by people across the world.
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