canonization

The Latest

Swiss Guards march through Vatican City.

Former Swiss Guard recalls John Paul II's love for humanity

Apr 27, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The life of St. John Paul II was characterized by an intense love for both God and the human person,... Read more

Pilgrims from Roncalli Newman Parish in La Crosse, Wis.

Parish named for John XXIII travels from Wis. for canonization

Apr 26, 2014

A pilgrim group from Roncalli Newman Parish in La Crosse, Wisc., has journeyed to Rome for the canonization of Pope... Read more

Camp Wojtyla counselors listen to a homily during their summer training.

John Paul II remembered for influential love of youth, nature

Apr 26, 2014

By Hillary Mast

Pope John Paul II’s love for young people and nature was based on a profound understanding of the link that... Read more

Pope John Paul II.

JPII's theology of the body is transformative, scholar says

Apr 24, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

John Paul II’s upcoming canonization gives new impetus to his “ground-breaking” theology of the body, which has the potential to... Read more

Tomb of Blessed John Paul II.

Woman cured by John Paul II bringing suitcase of prayers to Rome

Apr 23, 2014

Floribeth Mora, the 50-year-old Costa Rican woman whose miraculous healing paved the way for the canonization of John Paul II,... Read more