Pope Paul VI miracle approved

Friday, February 28th, 2014

Theologians have approved a miracle attributed to the intervention of Pope Paul VI.

Experts at the Congregation for Saints Causes have recognised the healing of an unborn child through the intercession of the late Roman pontiff.

This is another step on the path to possible canonisation as a saint for Paul VI, who was one of the popes at the Second Vatican Council.

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