Rome, Italy, Mar 17, 2006 / 12:00 am (CNA).- The Vicariate of Rome has announced that they will launch a new monthly magazine that will provide ongoing information about the process for the beatification and canonization of Pope John Paul II.

The publication, which will be called “Totus Tuus” in honor of Karol Wojtyla’s papal motto, aims “to become a valid instrument of unity between all those who await the conclusion of the process and support spiritually and materially.”

Some 25,000 requests have already been received for the first edition, which will be distributed free of charge.  Requests can be made through the Vicariate’s website www.vicariatusurbis.org/beatificazione.

The magazine will initially be published in Italian, Spanish, English and Polish, and later in French, Russian and Chinese.  

One of the major features which the Vicarate of Rome announced is the inclusion of outstanding testimonials about the holiness of life of John Paul II within the magazine.

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