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Weekend World Events Slightly Overshawdow Joyous Beatification of Pope John Paul IISome of the weekend events around the world may have slightly over-shadowed the beatification of Pope John Paul II, but it was still a joyous event for the devout catholic.
Beatification of Pope John Paul II Proceeds Amid CriticismCatholic faithful look forward to May 1st and the beatification of Pope John Paul II. After the festivities, his exhumed remains will be reburied in the chapel of Saint Sebastian. Critics of the beatification now speak out.- Beatification of John Paul II to Be Declared in Record TimePope John Paul II faced calls to be declared a saint almost immediately after his death. He isn't quite there yet, but he will be one step away tomorrow, after he is beatified faster than any other person in history.
The Beatification of Pope John Paul IIOn May 1st, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI will beatify Pope John Paul II, but what exactly is beatification in the Catholic Church? What is Pope John Paul II's miracle and what steps are necessary to be declared a "saint?"- The Beatification of Pope John Paul IIShortly after his funeral, Pope John Paul was placed on the fast track to sainthood by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.
- Beatification of Pope John Paul II Touches Catholics Across the WorldWhen I saw Pope John Paul II in 1995 during his visit to Baltimore, I had no idea that one day we'd be talking about his beatification and potential canonization. For Catholics across the world, this day has been long in coming.
Pope John Paul II Beatification in May After Miracle ApprovedThe Vatican announced today that Pope John Paul II is to be beatified on May 1, 2011 after current Pope Benedict XVI signed an official decree for the event.