Pope St. John Paul II
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JPII's theology of the body is transformative, scholar says
John Paul II’s upcoming canonization gives new impetus to his “ground-breaking” theology of the body, which has the potential to... Read more
Ancient Roman church to host English pre-canonization prayer vigil
On April 26, the evening before the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, English speaking pilgrims... Read more
Woman cured by John Paul II bringing suitcase of prayers to Rome
Floribeth Mora, the 50-year-old Costa Rican woman whose miraculous healing paved the way for the canonization of John Paul II,... Read more
Knights of Columbus prepares to celebrate papal canonizations
The Knights of Columbus will sponsor major celebrations of the double canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John... Read more
Benedict XVI: I knew during his life that John Paul II was a saint
In a rare interview, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recalled his close friendship with Blessed John Paul II, saying that the... Read more
Postulators reflect on humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII
The postulators of the canonization causes for both John Paul II and John XXIII told journalists at the Vatican that... Read more
Cardinal: dedication to God links John XXIII, John Paul II
The papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II are connected in their dedication to God and to lives of... Read more
Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII
Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will... Read more
Colo. parish looks to John Paul II in family-focused initiative
Blessed John Paul II’s life and teachings on family and marriage are still bearing fruit, say members of one Colorado... Read more
Vatican to launch webpage detailing work of Popes on women
Leading up to the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII, the Pontifical Council for the Laity will... Read more
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival
The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time... Read more
John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more
Spanish archbishop encourages faithful to attend canonizations
Archbishop Jose Ansejo Pelegrina of Seville, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter inviting Catholics to take part in pilgrimages to... Read more
Papal canonizations to be a spiritual event, cardinal stresses
At a Monday news conference detailing preparations for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, the... Read more
US bishops designate St John Paul II National Shrine
Ahead of Bl. John Paul II’s April 27 canonization, the U.S. bishops have named a D.C.-based facility as a national... Read more
Up to 5 million may go to Rome for Papal canonizations
As many as 5 million people could travel to Rome for the April 27 canonization of John XXIII and John... Read more
Personal notes underscore John Paul II's Marian devotion
In private letters of Bl. John Paul II which have been published by his former secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the... Read more
Unburned letters of John Paul II reveal richness of Trinity
The personal notes of JPII published by former secretary Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, which the pontiff asked to be burned, reveal... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI recalls life of John Paul II
In lengthy excerpts of an interview published in an Italian newspaper, Benedict XVI speaks of his time collaborating with John... Read more
Burning of JPII's letters would be senseless, cardinal says
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz addressed his controversial publishing of letters which John Paul II asked to be burned, affirming that the... Read more
